Palo Alto, California vs. Hillsboro, Oregon

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Hillsboro, Oregon is 72.0% cheaper than Palo Alto, California.

You would need a salary of $37,774 in Hillsboro, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Palo Alto, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Hillsboro, Oregon is cheaper than Palo Alto, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
82% cheaper in Hillsboro
than in Palo Alto, California
Palo Alto, CA vs. Hillsboro, OR
Compared to Palo Alto, Hillsboro is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  72.0% 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
  18.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  87.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.0% lower
  Commute
  12.9% lower
  Health
  16.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.0% lower