Bethlehem, Pennsylvania vs. Palo Alto, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Palo Alto, California is 351.8% more expensive than Bethlehem, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $903,549 in Palo Alto, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palo Alto, California is more expensive than Bethlehem, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
925% more expensive in Palo Alto
than in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania
Bethlehem, PA vs. Palo Alto, CA
Compared to Bethlehem, Palo Alto is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  351.8% 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
  20.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1,663.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.5% lower
  Commute
  57.6% higher
  Health
  4.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.1% higher