Stanford, California vs. Palo Alto, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Palo Alto, California is 2.2% cheaper than Stanford, California.

You would need a salary of $48,915 in Palo Alto, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Stanford, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palo Alto, California is cheaper than Stanford, California
• Overall1 is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Overall1
2% cheaper in Palo Alto
than in Stanford, California
Stanford, CA vs. Palo_Alto, CA
Compared to Stanford, Palo_Alto is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.2% 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
  1.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.0% higher
  Commute
  13.0% higher
  Health
  0.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.9% higher