Palo Alto, California vs. Texas City, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Texas City, Texas is 81.1% cheaper than Palo Alto, California.

You would need a salary of $84,122 in Texas City, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Palo Alto, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Texas City, Texas is cheaper than Palo Alto, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
93% cheaper in Texas City
than in Palo Alto, California
Palo Alto, CA vs. Texas City, TX
Compared to Palo Alto, Texas City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  81.1% 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
  23.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  95.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.2% higher
  Commute
  39.2% lower
  Health
  9.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.8% lower