The Woodlands, Texas vs. Palo Alto, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Palo Alto, California is 286.8% more expensive than The Woodlands, Texas.

You would need a salary of $386,774 in Palo Alto, California to maintain the standard of living you have in The Woodlands, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palo Alto, California is more expensive than The Woodlands, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
501% more expensive in Palo Alto
than in The Woodlands, Texas
The Woodlands, TX vs. Palo Alto, CA
Compared to The Woodlands, Palo Alto is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  286.8% 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
  21.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  771.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.8% lower
  Commute
  45.9% higher
  Health
  7.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.9% higher