Brookfield, Connecticut vs. Palo Alto, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Palo Alto, California is 229.1% more expensive than Brookfield, Connecticut.

You would need a salary of $276,465 in Palo Alto, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Brookfield, Connecticut.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palo Alto, California is more expensive than Brookfield, Connecticut
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
539% more expensive in Palo Alto
than in Brookfield, Connecticut
Brookfield, CT vs. Palo Alto, CA
Compared to Brookfield, Palo Alto is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  229.1% 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
  18.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  754.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  25.1% lower
  Commute
  7.5% higher
  Health
  15.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.5% lower