Livermore, California vs. Palo Alto, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Palo Alto, California is 137.9% more expensive than Livermore, California.

You would need a salary of $475,866 in Palo Alto, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Livermore, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palo Alto, California is more expensive than Livermore, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
215% more expensive in Palo Alto
than in Livermore, California
Livermore, CA vs. Palo Alto, CA
Compared to Livermore, Palo Alto is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  137.9% 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
  11.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  275.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.0% lower
  Commute
  17.5% higher
  Health
  7.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.9% lower