Durham, North Carolina vs. Palo Alto, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Palo Alto, California is 343.9% more expensive than Durham, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $443,897 in Palo Alto, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Durham, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palo Alto, California is more expensive than Durham, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
700% more expensive in Palo Alto
than in Durham, North Carolina
Durham, NC vs. Palo Alto, CA
Compared to Durham, Palo Alto is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  343.9% 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
  25.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1,173.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.2% lower
  Commute
  67.2% higher
  Health
  10.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.4% higher