Tucson, Arizona vs. Palo Alto, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Palo Alto, California is 352.2% more expensive than Tucson, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $524,606 in Palo Alto, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Tucson, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palo Alto, California is more expensive than Tucson, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
924% more expensive in Palo Alto
than in Tucson, Arizona
Tucson, AZ vs. Palo Alto, CA
Compared to Tucson, Palo Alto is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  352.2% 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
  30.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1,486.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.6% lower
  Commute
  45.5% higher
  Health
  26.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.8% higher