Brookhaven, Pennsylvania vs. Palo Alto, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Palo Alto, California is 347.6% more expensive than Brookhaven, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $223,785 in Palo Alto, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Brookhaven, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palo Alto, California is more expensive than Brookhaven, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
1242% more expensive in Palo Alto
than in Brookhaven, Pennsylvania
Brookhaven, PA vs. Palo Alto, CA
Compared to Brookhaven, Palo Alto is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  347.6% 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
  22.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1,284.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.2% lower
  Commute
  20.6% higher
  Health
  6.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.2% higher