Cost of Living Calculator - Palo Alto, California vs Santa Ynez, California


The cost of living in Santa Ynez, California is 51.8% cheaper than Palo Alto, California.

You would need a salary of $36,166 in Santa Ynez, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Palo Alto, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Ynez, California is cheaper than Palo Alto, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
52% cheaper in Santa Ynez
than in Palo Alto, California
Palo Alto, CA vs Santa Ynez, CA
Compared to Palo Alto, Santa Ynez is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  51.8% 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
  10.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  71.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.7% higher
  Commute
  29.6% lower
  Health
  5.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.1% lower

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