Missouri City, Texas vs. Palo Alto, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Palo Alto, California is 313.8% more expensive than Missouri City, Texas.

You would need a salary of $314,463 in Palo Alto, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Missouri City, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palo Alto, California is more expensive than Missouri City, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
826% more expensive in Palo Alto
than in Missouri City, Texas
Missouri City, TX vs. Palo Alto, CA
Compared to Missouri City, Palo Alto is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  313.8% 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
  25.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1,195.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.5% lower
  Commute
  15.7% higher
  Health
  10.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.9% lower