Arkansas City, Kansas vs. Palo Alto, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Palo Alto, California is 559.8% more expensive than Arkansas City, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $1,979,268 in Palo Alto, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Arkansas City, Kansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palo Alto, California is more expensive than Arkansas City, Kansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
3349% more expensive in Palo Alto
than in Arkansas City, Kansas
Arkansas City, KS vs. Palo Alto, CA
Compared to Arkansas City, Palo Alto is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  559.8% 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
  38.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  5,592.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.9% lower
  Commute
  124.6% higher
  Health
  6.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.1% higher