Palo Alto, California vs. Rancho Palos Verdes, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Rancho Palos Verdes, California is 41.5% cheaper than Palo Alto, California.

You would need a salary of $29,240 in Rancho Palos Verdes, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Palo Alto, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rancho Palos Verdes, California is cheaper than Palo Alto, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
46% cheaper in Rancho Palos Verdes
than in Palo Alto, California
Palo Alto, CA vs. Rancho Palos Verdes, CA
Compared to Palo Alto, Rancho Palos Verdes is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  41.5% 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
  11.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  56.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.0% lower
  Commute
  16.4% higher
  Health
  16.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.3% lower