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

Median Home Cost is 305% more expensive in Portola Valley.

What salary do I need to live in Portola Valley, California copmared to East Palo Alto, California?

A salary of $50,000 in East Palo Alto, California should increase to $148,780 in Portola Valley, 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.

EAST PALO ALTO vs. PORTOLA VALLEY
Cost of Living Comparison

East Palo Alto, California vs. Portola Valley, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Portola Valley, California is 197.6% more expensive than East Palo Alto, California.

You would need a salary of $148,780 in Portola Valley, California to maintain the standard of living you have in East Palo Alto, California.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Portola Valley, 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
305% more expensive in Portola Valley
than in East Palo Alto, California

East Palo Alto, CA vs. Portola Valley, CA

Compared to East Palo Alto, Portola Valley is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

197.6% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

6.3% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

316.9% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

8.8% higher

Commute

5.9% higher

Health

0.0% higher

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

1.7% lower

Cost of Food

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East Palo Alto, California vs. Portola Valley, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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East Palo Alto, CA vs. Portola Valley, CA

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