Cost of Living Calculator - Palo Alto, California vs Tomball, Texas


The cost of living in Tomball, Texas is 76.6% cheaper than Palo Alto, California.

You would need a salary of $11,680 in Tomball, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Palo Alto, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Tomball, Texas is cheaper than Palo Alto, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
88% cheaper in Tomball
than in Palo Alto, California
Palo_Alto, CA vs Tomball, TX
Compared to Palo_Alto, Tomball is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  76.6% 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
  21.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  91.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.1% higher
  Commute
  16.2% lower
  Health
  11.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.4% lower

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