Berkeley, California vs. Palo Alto, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Palo Alto, California is 81.6% more expensive than Berkeley, California.

You would need a salary of $90,810 in Palo Alto, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Berkeley, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palo Alto, California is more expensive than Berkeley, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
135% more expensive in Palo Alto
than in Berkeley, California
Berkeley, CA vs. Palo Alto, CA
Compared to Berkeley, Palo Alto is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  81.6% 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
  9.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  146.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.5% lower
  Commute
  18.4% higher
  Health
  7.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.9% lower