| | Palo Alto, CA | Avalon, CA | United States |
| Overall | 231.0 | 161.7 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 124.4 | 103.6 | 100 |
| Health | 107.7 | 90.5 | 100 |
| Housing | 1,139.8 | 261.1 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $3,107,600 | $873,600 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 8,990.0% | 9,010.0% | 10,000.0% |
| Transportation | 140.6 | 155.7 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 156.2 | 133.4 | 100 |
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Reviews for Palo Alto 
8 Reviews
The Bay Area in general, but Palo Alto specifically provides many of the qualities sought by many; the climate is beautiful, there is access to cultural and recreational More
VTA and SamsTrans and Caltrain all provide good service and most times frequency of service is More
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Reviews for Avalon 
3 Reviews
I've moved to Avalon three years ago to be closer to family in Los Angeles. I was unsure about California at first because of the hot temperatures, wildfires, and cost More
I've lived in Avalon since high school and I never want to leave! It's small, charming, and I've made some amazing friends here. Avalon is also close enough to the city More
I think your summary of the commuting situation in Avalon is rather misleading. The entire city is only about a mile in diameter. About half of the folks here More
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