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


The cost of living in Arcadia, California is 52.2% cheaper than Palo Alto, California.

You would need a salary of $35,820 in Arcadia, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Palo Alto, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Arcadia, California is cheaper than Palo Alto, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
58% cheaper in Arcadia
than in Palo Alto, California
Palo Alto, CA vs Arcadia, CA
Compared to Palo Alto, Arcadia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  52.2% 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
  13.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  63.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.5% higher
  Commute
  13.3% higher
  Health
  19.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.0% lower

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