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


The cost of living in Palo Alto, California is 241.1% more expensive than Ontario, California.

You would need a salary of $255,792 in Palo Alto, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Ontario, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palo Alto, California is more expensive than Ontario, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
436% more expensive in Palo Alto
than in Ontario, California
Ontario, CA vs Palo Alto, CA
Compared to Ontario, Palo Alto is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  241.1% 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
  23.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  594.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.5% lower
  Commute
  22.0% higher
  Health
  24.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.6% higher

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