Cost of Living Calculator - Palo Alto, California vs Solvang, California


The cost of living in Solvang, California is 59.1% cheaper than Palo Alto, California.

You would need a salary of $20,460 in Solvang, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Palo Alto, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Solvang, California is cheaper than Palo Alto, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
64% cheaper in Solvang
than in Palo Alto, California
Palo Alto, CA vs Solvang, CA
Compared to Palo Alto, Solvang is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  59.1% 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
  11.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  73.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.7% higher
  Commute
  29.4% lower
  Health
  5.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.3% lower

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