Rosemead, California vs. Palo Alto, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Palo Alto, California is 176.0% more expensive than Rosemead, California.

You would need a salary of $138,010 in Palo Alto, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Rosemead, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palo Alto, California is more expensive than Rosemead, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
292% more expensive in Palo Alto
than in Rosemead, California
Rosemead, CA vs. Palo Alto, CA
Compared to Rosemead, Palo Alto is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  176.0% 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
  21.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  386.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.4% lower
  Commute
  10.3% lower
  Health
  24.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.8% higher