Cost of Living Calculator - Palo Alto, California vs San Carlos, California


The cost of living in San Carlos, California is 26.1% cheaper than Palo Alto, California.

You would need a salary of $36,945 in San Carlos, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Palo Alto, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Carlos, California is cheaper than Palo Alto, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
32% cheaper in San Carlos
than in Palo Alto, California
Palo_Alto, CA vs San_Carlos, CA
Compared to Palo_Alto, San_Carlos is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  26.1% 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
  3.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  37.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.2% higher
  Commute
  2.5% higher
  Health
  9.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.4% higher

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