Los Angeles, California vs. Palo Alto, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Palo Alto, California is 145.6% more expensive than Los Angeles, California.

You would need a salary of $343,882 in Palo Alto, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Los Angeles, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palo Alto, California is more expensive than Los Angeles, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
240% more expensive in Palo Alto
than in Los Angeles, California
Los Angeles, CA vs. Palo Alto, CA
Compared to Los Angeles, Palo Alto is:
  Homeowner
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  145.6% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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  Renter
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  Food
  19.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  327.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  4.1% lower
  Commute
  14.9% lower
  Health
  19.7% higher
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  Personal
  1.3% higher
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