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PALO ALTO vs. LOS ANGELES
Cost of Living Comparison
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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
$179,128
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
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
59.3% lower
Child Care
, Taxes not Considered
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Taxes Considered
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Renter
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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Taxes Considered
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Food
16.3% lower
Housing (Homeowner)
76.6% lower
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
4.2% higher
Commute
17.6% higher
Health
16.4% lower
Taxes
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Childcare
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Personal
1.3% lower
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