Wylie, Texas vs. Palo Alto, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Palo Alto, California is 317.0% more expensive than Wylie, Texas.

You would need a salary of $312,717 in Palo Alto, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Wylie, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palo Alto, California is more expensive than Wylie, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
691% more expensive in Palo Alto
than in Wylie, Texas
Wylie, TX vs. Palo Alto, CA
Compared to Wylie, Palo Alto is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  317.0% 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
  23.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  987.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.8% lower
  Commute
  39.9% higher
  Health
  6.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.5% higher