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


The cost of living in Hillsborough, California is 39.6% more expensive than Palo Alto, California.

You would need a salary of $104,738 in Hillsborough, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Palo Alto, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Hillsborough, California is more expensive than Palo Alto, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
58% more expensive in Hillsborough
than in Palo Alto, California
Palo Alto, CA vs Hillsborough, CA
Compared to Palo Alto, Hillsborough is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  39.6% 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
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      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  0.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  44.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.1% higher
  Commute
  4.1% higher
  Health
  9.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.3% higher

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