Palo Alto, California vs. Los Angeles, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Los Angeles, California is 59.3% cheaper than Palo Alto, California.

You would need a salary of $44,783 in Los Angeles, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Palo Alto, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Los Angeles, California is cheaper than Palo Alto, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
70% cheaper in Los Angeles
than in Palo Alto, California
Palo Alto, CA vs. Los Angeles, CA
Compared to Palo Alto, Los Angeles is:
  Homeowner
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  59.3% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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  Renter
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  Food
  16.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  76.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  4.2% higher
  Commute
  17.6% higher
  Health
  16.4% lower
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  Personal
  1.3% lower
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