| | Palo Alto, CA | Potomac, MD | United States |
| Overall | 231.0 | 138.5 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 124.4 | 119.1 | 100 |
| Health | 107.7 | 86.8 | 100 |
| Housing | 1,139.8 | 371.1 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $3,107,600 | $1,195,800 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 8,990.0% | 10,630.0% | 10,000.0% |
| Transportation | 140.6 | 135.8 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 156.2 | 146.6 | 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 Potomac 2 Reviews
Spring and Fall can be quite glorious when the leaves turn or the tulips pop out and the humidity is lower. Winter, while it has some splendid "snow days," goes on much More
The Potomac area in Montgomery County, Maryland, has the best of everything. High schools rated in the top 5 in the State, easy access to the Nation's Capitol, More
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