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


The cost of living in Palo Alto, California is 11.0% cheaper than Montecito, California.

You would need a salary of $66,776 in Palo Alto, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Montecito, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palo Alto, California is cheaper than Montecito, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
23% cheaper in Palo Alto
than in Montecito, California
Montecito, CA vs Palo Alto, CA
Compared to Montecito, Palo Alto is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.0% lower
      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
  3.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  5.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.2% higher
  Commute
  39.5% higher
  Health
  4.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.2% higher

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