Columbus, Ohio vs. Palo Alto, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Palo Alto, California is 400.9% more expensive than Columbus, Ohio.

You would need a salary of $776,435 in Palo Alto, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbus, Ohio.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palo Alto, California is more expensive than Columbus, Ohio
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
1311% more expensive in Palo Alto
than in Columbus, Ohio
Columbus, OH vs. Palo Alto, CA
Compared to Columbus, Palo Alto is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  400.9% 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
  25.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1,769.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.9% lower
  Commute
  56.0% higher
  Health
  20.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.4% higher