Tempe, Arizona vs. Palo Alto, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Palo Alto, California is 284.4% more expensive than Tempe, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $768,739 in Palo Alto, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Tempe, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palo Alto, California is more expensive than Tempe, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
627% more expensive in Palo Alto
than in Tempe, Arizona
Tempe, AZ vs. Palo Alto, CA
Compared to Tempe, Palo Alto is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  284.4% 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
  26.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  928.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.2% lower
  Commute
  30.1% higher
  Health
  16.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.8% higher