Cost of Living in Palo Alto, CA
Population: 67,231 | California
304
Cost of Living Index
US Average = 100
Palo Alto is 204% more expensive than the national average.
252
Housing
656
Home Values
113
Regional Price
Income
- Median Household Income
- $220,408
- vs US Median ($75,149)
- +193%
Housing
- Median Rent
- $3,328/mo
- Median Home Value
- $2,000,001
- Median Monthly Housing Cost
- $3,499/mo
Everyday Prices in Palo Alto
BLS Average Prices for the San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA (Metropolitan Statistical Area) area
⛽
$3.22
Gasoline (regular)
per gallon
+5% vs US
🥚
$2.62
Eggs (grade A, large)
per dozen
+5% vs US
🥛
$4.22
Milk (whole)
per gallon
+5% vs US
🍞
$1.94
Bread (white)
per lb
+5% vs US
🍗
$4.35
Chicken breast
per lb
+5% vs US
⚡
$0.26
Electricity
per kWh
+38% vs US