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

Housing is 16% more expensive in Palo Alto.

What salary do I need to live in Palo Alto, California copmared to Rancho Santa Fe, California?

A salary of $227,000 in Rancho Santa Fe, California should increase to $243,122 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 SANTA FE vs. PALO ALTO
Cost of Living Comparison

Rancho Santa Fe, California vs. Palo Alto, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Palo Alto, California is 7.1% more expensive than Rancho Santa Fe, California.

You would need a salary of $243,122 in Palo Alto, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Rancho Santa Fe, California.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Palo Alto, California is more expensive than Rancho Santa Fe, California
• Housing is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Housing
16% more expensive in Palo Alto
than in Rancho Santa Fe, California

Rancho Santa Fe, CA vs. Palo Alto, CA

Compared to Rancho Santa Fe, Palo Alto is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

7.1% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

1.0% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

16.3% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

14.4% lower

Commute

14.3% higher

Health

21.0% higher

Taxes

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Personal

1.3% higher

Cost of Food

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Rancho Santa Fe, California vs. Palo Alto, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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Rancho Santa Fe, CA vs. Palo Alto, CA

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