| | Palo Alto, CA | Urban Honolulu, HI | United States |
| Overall | 231.0 | 171.5 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 124.4 | 138.9 | 100 |
| Health | 107.7 | 101.7 | 100 |
| Housing | 1,139.8 | 257.8 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $3,107,600 | $778,600 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 8,990.0% | 17,630.0% | 10,000.0% |
| Transportation | 140.6 | 124.4 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 156.2 | 124.0 | 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 Urban Honolulu 
14 Reviews
I’ve lived in Honolulu for over 40 years and watched a mediocre city decline until it’s nearly a 3rd world destination. Unbelievably expensive (one of the top 4 most More
It a hour or two. Wait a few years become richer by appreciation not pay unless a pro. No time share are good. Get real estate rent it out and sell when you need to and More
I have lived here, on and off, since 2008. Here are the pros and cons as I see them.
Pros: Mostly very good weather, sunny all the time. Friendly laid back atmosphere. More
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