Palo Alto, California vs. Reno, Nevada

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Reno, Nevada is 72.0% cheaper than Palo Alto, California.

You would need a salary of $27,957 in Reno, Nevada to maintain the standard of living you have in Palo Alto, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Reno, Nevada is cheaper than Palo Alto, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
84% cheaper in Reno
than in Palo Alto, California
Palo Alto, CA vs. Reno, NV
Compared to Palo Alto, Reno is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  72.0% 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
  17.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  87.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.3% higher
  Commute
  33.0% lower
  Health
  11.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.3% lower