Arlington, Virginia vs. Palo Alto, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Palo Alto, Pennsylvania is 55.4% cheaper than Arlington, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $102,475 in Palo Alto, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Arlington, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palo Alto, Pennsylvania is cheaper than Arlington, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
87% cheaper in Palo Alto
than in Arlington, Virginia
Arlington, VA vs. Palo Alto, PA
Compared to Arlington, Palo Alto is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  55.4% lower
      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
  14.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  91.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.4% higher
  Commute
  38.9% lower
  Health
  11.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.8% lower