Cost of Living Calculator - Altadena, California vs Palo Alto, California


The cost of living in Palo Alto, California is 115.3% more expensive than Altadena, California.

You would need a salary of $753,632 in Palo Alto, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Altadena, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palo Alto, California is more expensive than Altadena, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
184% more expensive in Palo Alto
than in Altadena, California
Altadena, CA vs Palo Alto, CA
Compared to Altadena, Palo Alto is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  115.3% 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
  18.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  252.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.3% lower
  Commute
  11.8% lower
  Health
  24.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.9% higher

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