Alhambra, California vs. Palo Alto, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Palo Alto, California is 159.8% more expensive than Alhambra, California.

You would need a salary of $129,892 in Palo Alto, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Alhambra, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palo Alto, California is more expensive than Alhambra, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
265% more expensive in Palo Alto
than in Alhambra, California
Alhambra, CA vs. Palo Alto, CA
Compared to Alhambra, Palo Alto is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  159.8% 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
  20.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  344.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.2% lower
  Commute
  12.1% lower
  Health
  24.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.7% higher