Killeen, Texas vs. Palo Alto, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Palo Alto, California is 438.3% more expensive than Killeen, Texas.

You would need a salary of $269,154 in Palo Alto, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Killeen, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palo Alto, California is more expensive than Killeen, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
1270% more expensive in Palo Alto
than in Killeen, Texas
Killeen, TX vs. Palo Alto, CA
Compared to Killeen, Palo Alto is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  438.3% 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
  36.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  2,324.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.5% lower
  Commute
  77.5% higher
  Health
  6.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.0% higher