What is a pro or con of living in Palo Alto, Californiacompared to Bonney Lake, Washington?

Median Home Cost is 387% more expensive in Palo Alto.

What salary do I need to live in Palo Alto, California copmared to Bonney Lake, Washington?

A salary of $50,000 in Bonney Lake, Washington should increase to $160,178 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.

BONNEY LAKE vs. PALO ALTO
Cost of Living Comparison

Bonney Lake, Washington vs. Palo Alto, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Palo Alto, California is 220.4% more expensive than Bonney Lake, Washington.

You would need a salary of $160,178 in Palo Alto, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Bonney Lake, Washington.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
387% more expensive in Palo Alto
than in Bonney Lake, Washington

Bonney Lake, WA vs. Palo Alto, CA

Compared to Bonney Lake, Palo Alto is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

220.4% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

21.1% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

600.3% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

23.3% higher

Commute

5.3% higher

Health

22.0% higher

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Personal

9.0% lower

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Bonney Lake, Washington vs. Palo Alto, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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