Sacramento, California vs. Palo Alto, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Palo Alto, California is 255.9% more expensive than Sacramento, California.

You would need a salary of $327,447 in Palo Alto, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Sacramento, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palo Alto, California is more expensive than Sacramento, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
627% more expensive in Palo Alto
than in Sacramento, California
Sacramento, CA vs. Palo Alto, CA
Compared to Sacramento, Palo Alto is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  255.9% 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
  18.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  800.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.6% lower
  Commute
  16.2% higher
  Health
  3.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.2% lower