San Ramon, California vs. Palo Alto, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Palo Alto, California is 72.5% more expensive than San Ramon, California.

You would need a salary of $344,998 in Palo Alto, California to maintain the standard of living you have in San Ramon, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palo Alto, California is more expensive than San Ramon, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
108% more expensive in Palo Alto
than in San Ramon, California
San Ramon, CA vs. Palo Alto, CA
Compared to San Ramon, Palo Alto is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  72.5% 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
  9.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  181.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.3% lower
  Commute
  6.0% higher
  Health
  11.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.7% lower