Cost of Living Calculator - Palo Alto, California vs Highlands Ranch, Colorado


The cost of living in Highlands Ranch, Colorado is 66.9% cheaper than Palo Alto, California.

You would need a salary of $82,667 in Highlands Ranch, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Palo Alto, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Highlands Ranch, Colorado is cheaper than Palo Alto, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
77% cheaper in Highlands Ranch
than in Palo Alto, California
Palo Alto, CA vs Highlands Ranch, CO
Compared to Palo Alto, Highlands Ranch is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  66.9% 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
  17.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  83.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.9% higher
  Commute
  18.3% lower
  Health
  22.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.6% higher

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