Cost of Living Calculator - San Francisco, California vs East Palo Alto, California


The cost of living in East Palo Alto, California is 24.4% cheaper than San Francisco, California.

You would need a salary of $56,712 in East Palo Alto, California to maintain the standard of living you have in San Francisco, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, East Palo Alto, California is cheaper than San Francisco, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
23% cheaper in East Palo Alto
than in San Francisco, California
San_Francisco, CA vs East_Palo_Alto, CA
Compared to San_Francisco, East_Palo_Alto is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.4% lower
      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
  2.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  29.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.8% lower
  Commute
  12.7% lower
  Health
  2.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.6% higher

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