Tomball, Texas vs. Palo Alto, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Palo Alto, California is 328.1% more expensive than Tomball, Texas.

You would need a salary of $1,070,232 in Palo Alto, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Tomball, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palo Alto, California is more expensive than Tomball, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
801% more expensive in Palo Alto
than in Tomball, Texas
Tomball, TX vs. Palo Alto, CA
Compared to Tomball, Palo Alto is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  328.1% 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
  26.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1,122.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.5% lower
  Commute
  19.4% higher
  Health
  13.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.7% higher

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