Cost of Living Calculator - Sonoma, California vs Palo Alto, California


The cost of living in Palo Alto, California is 154.9% more expensive than Sonoma, California.

You would need a salary of $191,166 in Palo Alto, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Sonoma, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palo Alto, California is more expensive than Sonoma, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
242% more expensive in Palo Alto
than in Sonoma, California
Sonoma, CA vs Palo Alto, CA
Compared to Sonoma, Palo Alto is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  154.9% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  12.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  298.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.1% lower
  Commute
  29.5% higher
  Health
  3.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.7% higher

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