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Detroit, Michigan - Palo Alto, California

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A salary of $75,000 in Detroit, Michigan should increase to $292,349 in Palo Alto, California

Detroit U.S. Avg. Palo Alto

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Cost of Living IndexesDetroitPalo Alto
Overall79310
Food98116
Housing30819
Utilities104129
Transportation102112
Health97118
Miscellaneous96101
100=national average

Palo Alto is 290% more expensive than Detroit.

Housing is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Housing is 2593% more expensive in Palo Alto.


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