Duluth, Minnesota vs. Palo Alto, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Palo Alto, California is 405.0% more expensive than Duluth, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $378,763 in Palo Alto, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Duluth, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palo Alto, California is more expensive than Duluth, Minnesota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
1177% more expensive in Palo Alto
than in Duluth, Minnesota
Duluth, MN vs. Palo Alto, CA
Compared to Duluth, Palo Alto is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  405.0% 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
  27.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1,577.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.3% higher
  Commute
  72.5% higher
  Health
  24.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.2% higher