Tampa, Florida vs. Palo Alto, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Palo Alto, California is 317.4% more expensive than Tampa, Florida.

You would need a salary of $834,716 in Palo Alto, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Tampa, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palo Alto, California is more expensive than Tampa, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
715% more expensive in Palo Alto
than in Tampa, Florida
Tampa, FL vs. Palo Alto, CA
Compared to Tampa, Palo Alto is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  317.4% 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
  18.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1,243.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.6% lower
  Commute
  25.4% higher
  Health
  7.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.0% higher