Cost of Living Calculator - Martinez, California vs Palo Alto, California


The cost of living in Palo Alto, California is 179.4% more expensive than Martinez, California.

You would need a salary of $318,026 in Palo Alto, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Martinez, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palo Alto, California is more expensive than Martinez, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
305% more expensive in Palo Alto
than in Martinez, California
Martinez, CA vs Palo Alto, CA
Compared to Martinez, Palo Alto is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  179.4% 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
  13.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  393.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.1% higher
  Commute
  13.7% higher
  Health
  11.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.2% lower

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