Folsom, California vs. Palo Alto, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Palo Alto, California is 191.6% more expensive than Folsom, California.

You would need a salary of $583,288 in Palo Alto, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Folsom, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palo Alto, California is more expensive than Folsom, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
329% more expensive in Palo Alto
than in Folsom, California
Folsom, CA vs. Palo Alto, CA
Compared to Folsom, Palo Alto is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  191.6% 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
  14.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  435.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.0% lower
  Commute
  19.8% higher
  Health
  3.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.7% lower