What is a pro or con of living in Palo Alto, Californiacompared to Alexandria, Virginia?

Median Home Cost is 426% more expensive in Palo Alto.

What salary do I need to live in Palo Alto, California copmared to Alexandria, Virginia?

A salary of $50,000 in Alexandria, Virginia should increase to $154,241 in Palo Alto, California (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

ALEXANDRIA vs. PALO ALTO
Cost of Living Comparison

Alexandria, Virginia vs. Palo Alto, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Palo Alto, California is 208.5% more expensive than Alexandria, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $154,241 in Palo Alto, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Alexandria, Virginia.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Palo Alto, California is more expensive than Alexandria, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
426% more expensive in Palo Alto
than in Alexandria, Virginia

Alexandria, VA vs. Palo Alto, CA

Compared to Alexandria, Palo Alto is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

208.5% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

10.5% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

443.8% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

7.6% lower

Commute

9.2% higher

Health

5.9% higher

Taxes

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Personal

3.8% lower

Cost of Food

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Alexandria, Virginia vs. Palo Alto, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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Alexandria, VA vs. Palo Alto, CA

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