Annapolis, Maryland vs. Palo Alto, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Palo Alto, California is 254.2% more expensive than Annapolis, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $425,008 in Palo Alto, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Annapolis, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palo Alto, California is more expensive than Annapolis, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
462% more expensive in Palo Alto
than in Annapolis, Maryland
Annapolis, MD vs. Palo Alto, CA
Compared to Annapolis, Palo Alto is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  254.2% 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
  17.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  606.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.4% lower
  Commute
  47.5% higher
  Health
  29.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.6% lower