Cost of Living Calculator - Palo Alto, California vs Rancho Santa Fe, California


The cost of living in Rancho Santa Fe, California is 6.6% cheaper than Palo Alto, California.

You would need a salary of $46,684 in Rancho Santa Fe, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Palo Alto, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rancho Santa Fe, California is cheaper than Palo Alto, California
• Housing is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Housing
14% cheaper in Rancho Santa Fe
than in Palo Alto, California
Palo Alto, CA vs Rancho Santa Fe, CA
Compared to Palo Alto, Rancho Santa Fe is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.6% 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
  1.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  14.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.8% higher
  Commute
  12.5% lower
  Health
  17.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.3% lower

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