Dover, Delaware vs. Palo Alto, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Palo Alto, California is 363.9% more expensive than Dover, Delaware.

You would need a salary of $463,880 in Palo Alto, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Dover, Delaware.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palo Alto, California is more expensive than Dover, Delaware
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
1011% more expensive in Palo Alto
than in Dover, Delaware
Dover, DE vs. Palo Alto, CA
Compared to Dover, Palo Alto is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  363.9% 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
  20.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1,607.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.8% lower
  Commute
  64.4% higher
  Health
  4.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.2% lower