Santa Ana, California vs. Palo Alto, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Palo Alto, California is 198.9% more expensive than Santa Ana, California.

You would need a salary of $149,448 in Palo Alto, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Ana, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palo Alto, California is more expensive than Santa Ana, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
344% more expensive in Palo Alto
than in Santa Ana, California
Santa Ana, CA vs. Palo Alto, CA
Compared to Santa Ana, Palo Alto is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  198.9% 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
  22.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  429.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.2% lower
  Commute
  25.0% higher
  Health
  15.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.0% higher