Palo Alto, California vs. West Lake Hills, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in West Lake Hills, Texas is 35.1% cheaper than Palo Alto, California.

You would need a salary of $32,428 in West Lake Hills, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Palo Alto, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West Lake Hills, Texas is cheaper than Palo Alto, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
28% cheaper in West Lake Hills
than in Palo Alto, California
Palo Alto, CA vs. West Lake Hills, TX
Compared to Palo Alto, West Lake Hills is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  35.1% 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
  15.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  59.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.9% higher
  Commute
  26.5% lower
  Health
  5.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.4% lower