San Marcos, California vs. Palo Alto, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Palo Alto, California is 178.5% more expensive than San Marcos, California.

You would need a salary of $125,328 in Palo Alto, California to maintain the standard of living you have in San Marcos, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palo Alto, California is more expensive than San Marcos, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
282% more expensive in Palo Alto
than in San Marcos, California
San Marcos, CA vs. Palo Alto, CA
Compared to San Marcos, Palo Alto is:
  Homeowner
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  178.5% higher
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  Food
  13.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  393.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  13.6% lower
  Commute
  14.4% higher
  Health
  21.0% higher
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  Personal
  0.3% higher
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