What is a pro or con of living in Palo Alto, Californiacompared to Rancho Palos Verdes, California?

Median Home Cost is 86% more expensive in Palo Alto.

What salary do I need to live in Palo Alto, California copmared to Rancho Palos Verdes, California?

A salary of $50,000 in Rancho Palos Verdes, California should increase to $85,500 in Palo Alto, California (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

RANCHO PALOS VERDES vs. PALO ALTO
Cost of Living Comparison

Rancho Palos Verdes, California vs. Palo Alto, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Palo Alto, California is 71.0% more expensive than Rancho Palos Verdes, California.

You would need a salary of $85,500 in Palo Alto, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Rancho Palos Verdes, California.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Palo Alto, California is more expensive than Rancho Palos Verdes, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
86% more expensive in Palo Alto
than in Rancho Palos Verdes, California

Rancho Palos Verdes, CA vs. Palo Alto, CA

Compared to Rancho Palos Verdes, Palo Alto is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

71.0% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

13.1% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

129.7% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

1.0% higher

Commute

14.1% lower

Health

19.4% higher

Taxes

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Personal

2.3% higher

Cost of Food

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Rancho Palos Verdes, California vs. Palo Alto, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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Rancho Palos Verdes, CA vs. Palo Alto, CA

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