Cumming, Georgia vs. Palo Alto, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Palo Alto, California is 267.7% more expensive than Cumming, Georgia.

You would need a salary of $496,415 in Palo Alto, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Cumming, Georgia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palo Alto, California is more expensive than Cumming, Georgia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
500% more expensive in Palo Alto
than in Cumming, Georgia
Cumming, GA vs. Palo Alto, CA
Compared to Cumming, Palo Alto is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  267.7% 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
  24.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  781.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.1% lower
  Commute
  26.6% higher
  Health
  12.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.9% lower