What is a pro or con of living in Palo Alto, Californiacompared to Calabasas, California?

Median Home Cost is 99% more expensive in Palo Alto.

What salary do I need to live in Palo Alto, California copmared to Calabasas, California?

A salary of $50,000 in Calabasas, California should increase to $90,167 in Palo Alto, California (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

CALABASAS vs. PALO ALTO
Cost of Living Comparison

Calabasas, California vs. Palo Alto, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Palo Alto, California is 80.3% more expensive than Calabasas, California.

You would need a salary of $90,167 in Palo Alto, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Calabasas, California.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Palo Alto, California is more expensive than Calabasas, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
99% more expensive in Palo Alto
than in Calabasas, California

Calabasas, CA vs. Palo Alto, CA

Compared to Calabasas, Palo Alto is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

80.3% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

13.7% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

160.8% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

16.4% lower

Commute

17.1% lower

Health

19.4% higher

Taxes

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Personal

2.2% higher

Cost of Food

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Calabasas, California vs. Palo Alto, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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Calabasas, CA vs. Palo Alto, CA

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