Lubbock, Texas vs. Palo Alto, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Palo Alto, California is 436.3% more expensive than Lubbock, Texas.

You would need a salary of $268,154 in Palo Alto, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Lubbock, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palo Alto, California is more expensive than Lubbock, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
1449% more expensive in Palo Alto
than in Lubbock, Texas
Lubbock, TX vs. Palo Alto, CA
Compared to Lubbock, Palo Alto is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  436.3% 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
  35.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  2,113.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.9% lower
  Commute
  92.3% higher
  Health
  7.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.5% higher