Brooklyn, New York vs. Palo Alto, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Palo Alto, California is 134.3% more expensive than Brooklyn, New York.

You would need a salary of $702,978 in Palo Alto, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Brooklyn, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palo Alto, California is more expensive than Brooklyn, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
251% more expensive in Palo Alto
than in Brooklyn, New York
Brooklyn, NY vs. Palo Alto, CA
Compared to Brooklyn, Palo Alto is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  134.3% 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
  5.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  285.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  40.7% lower
  Commute
  27.0% lower
  Health
  15.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.0% lower