East Palo Alto, California vs. Palo Alto, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Palo Alto, California is 134.6% more expensive than East Palo Alto, California.

You would need a salary of $117,290 in Palo Alto, California to maintain the standard of living you have in East Palo Alto, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palo Alto, California is more expensive than East Palo Alto, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
227% more expensive in Palo Alto
than in East Palo Alto, California
East Palo Alto, CA vs. Palo Alto, CA
Compared to East Palo Alto, Palo Alto is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  134.6% 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
  3.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  202.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.0% higher
  Commute
  1.8% higher
  Health
  8.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.6% lower