Tiburon, California vs. Palo Alto, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Palo Alto, California is 10.3% more expensive than Tiburon, California.

You would need a salary of $55,134 in Palo Alto, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Tiburon, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palo Alto, California is more expensive than Tiburon, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
15% more expensive in Palo Alto
than in Tiburon, California
Tiburon, CA vs. Palo Alto, CA
Compared to Tiburon, Palo Alto is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.3% 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
  0.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  23.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.5% lower
  Commute
  13.9% higher
  Health
  2.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.8% lower