Madera, California vs. Palo Alto, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Palo Alto, California is 328.5% more expensive than Madera, California.

You would need a salary of $514,218 in Palo Alto, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Madera, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palo Alto, California is more expensive than Madera, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
784% more expensive in Palo Alto
than in Madera, California
Madera, CA vs. Palo Alto, CA
Compared to Madera, Palo Alto is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  328.5% 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
  25.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1,112.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.8% lower
  Commute
  44.8% higher
  Health
  17.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.4% higher