Fairfax, Virginia vs. Palo Alto, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Palo Alto, California is 192.0% more expensive than Fairfax, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $146,019 in Palo Alto, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Fairfax, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palo Alto, California is more expensive than Fairfax, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
375% more expensive in Palo Alto
than in Fairfax, Virginia
Fairfax, VA vs. Palo Alto, CA
Compared to Fairfax, Palo Alto is:
  Homeowner
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  192.0% higher
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  Renter
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  Food
  9.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  434.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  7.7% lower
  Commute
  10.2% higher
  Health
  4.9% higher
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  Personal
  7.3% lower
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