Hermosa Beach, California vs. Palo Alto, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Palo Alto, California is 44.7% more expensive than Hermosa Beach, California.

You would need a salary of $72,326 in Palo Alto, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Hermosa Beach, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palo Alto, California is more expensive than Hermosa Beach, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
56% more expensive in Palo Alto
than in Hermosa Beach, California
Hermosa Beach, CA vs. Palo Alto, CA
Compared to Hermosa Beach, Palo Alto is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  44.7% 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
  10.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  77.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.6% higher
  Commute
  12.5% lower
  Health
  19.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.5% higher