Cost of Living Calculator - St. Helena, California vs Palo Alto, California


The cost of living in Palo Alto, California is 79.6% more expensive than St. Helena, California.

You would need a salary of $89,793 in Palo Alto, California to maintain the standard of living you have in St. Helena, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palo Alto, California is more expensive than St. Helena, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
91% more expensive in Palo Alto
than in St. Helena, California
St. Helena, CA vs Palo Alto, CA
Compared to St. Helena, Palo Alto is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  79.6% 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
  6.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  120.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.2% lower
  Commute
  33.8% higher
  Health
  1.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.4% lower

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