Vacaville, California vs. Palo Alto, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Palo Alto, California is 224.2% more expensive than Vacaville, California.

You would need a salary of $162,097 in Palo Alto, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Vacaville, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palo Alto, California is more expensive than Vacaville, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
435% more expensive in Palo Alto
than in Vacaville, California
Vacaville, CA vs. Palo Alto, CA
Compared to Vacaville, Palo Alto is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  224.2% 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
  15.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  537.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.8% lower
  Commute
  34.7% higher
  Health
  4.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.1% lower