Reno, Nevada vs. Palo Alto, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Palo Alto, California is 257.7% more expensive than Reno, Nevada.

You would need a salary of $387,817 in Palo Alto, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Reno, Nevada.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palo Alto, California is more expensive than Reno, Nevada
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
528% more expensive in Palo Alto
than in Reno, Nevada
Reno, NV vs. Palo Alto, CA
Compared to Reno, Palo Alto is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  257.7% higher
      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
  21.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  695.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.0% lower
  Commute
  49.3% higher
  Health
  12.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.8% higher