Cost of Living Calculator - Palo Alto, California vs San Antonio, Texas


The cost of living in San Antonio, Texas is 79.3% cheaper than Palo Alto, California.

You would need a salary of $82,994 in San Antonio, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Palo Alto, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Antonio, Texas is cheaper than Palo Alto, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
91% cheaper in San Antonio
than in Palo Alto, California
Palo Alto, CA vs San Antonio, TX
Compared to Palo Alto, San Antonio is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  79.3% 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
  26.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  94.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.6% higher
  Commute
  29.4% lower
  Health
  11.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.1% lower

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