Columbia, Missouri vs. Palo Alto, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Palo Alto, California is 382.0% more expensive than Columbia, Missouri.

You would need a salary of $240,980 in Palo Alto, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbia, Missouri.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palo Alto, California is more expensive than Columbia, Missouri
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
1054% more expensive in Palo Alto
than in Columbia, Missouri
Columbia, MO vs. Palo Alto, CA
Compared to Columbia, Palo Alto is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  382.0% 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
  26.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1,516.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.5% lower
  Commute
  90.5% higher
  Health
  13.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.8% higher