Texas City, Texas vs. Palo Alto, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Palo Alto, California is 427.8% more expensive than Texas City, Texas.

You would need a salary of $211,122 in Palo Alto, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Texas City, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palo Alto, California is more expensive than Texas City, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
1495% more expensive in Palo Alto
than in Texas City, Texas
Texas City, TX vs. Palo Alto, CA
Compared to Texas City, Palo Alto is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  427.8% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  31.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  2,347.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.2% lower
  Commute
  64.4% higher
  Health
  10.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.9% higher