Colton, California vs. Palo Alto, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Palo Alto, California is 291.0% more expensive than Colton, California.

You would need a salary of $330,367 in Palo Alto, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Colton, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palo Alto, California is more expensive than Colton, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
587% more expensive in Palo Alto
than in Colton, California
Colton, CA vs. Palo Alto, CA
Compared to Colton, Palo Alto is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  291.0% 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
  25.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  858.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.2% lower
  Commute
  29.7% higher
  Health
  20.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.1% higher