Orange, California vs. Palo Alto, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Palo Alto, California is 163.9% more expensive than Orange, California.

You would need a salary of $131,951 in Palo Alto, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Orange, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palo Alto, California is more expensive than Orange, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
229% more expensive in Palo Alto
than in Orange, California
Orange, CA vs. Palo Alto, CA
Compared to Orange, Palo Alto is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  163.9% 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
  20.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  327.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.8% lower
  Commute
  25.5% higher
  Health
  15.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.5% higher