Palo Alto, California vs. Prescott, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Prescott, Arizona is 71.8% cheaper than Palo Alto, California.

You would need a salary of $46,549 in Prescott, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Palo Alto, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Prescott, Arizona is cheaper than Palo Alto, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
81% cheaper in Prescott
than in Palo Alto, California
Palo Alto, CA vs. Prescott, AZ
Compared to Palo Alto, Prescott is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  71.8% 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
  19.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  87.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.8% higher
  Commute
  41.0% lower
  Health
  20.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.6% lower