What is a pro or con of living in Palo Alto, Californiacompared to Farmington Hills, Michigan?

Median Home Cost is 811% more expensive in Palo Alto.

What salary do I need to live in Palo Alto, California copmared to Farmington Hills, Michigan?

A salary of $130,000 in Farmington Hills, Michigan should increase to $527,805 in Palo Alto, California (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

FARMINGTON HILLS vs. PALO ALTO
Cost of Living Comparison

Farmington Hills, Michigan vs. Palo Alto, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Palo Alto, California is 306.0% more expensive than Farmington Hills, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $527,805 in Palo Alto, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Farmington Hills, Michigan.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Palo Alto, California is more expensive than Farmington Hills, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
811% more expensive in Palo Alto
than in Farmington Hills, Michigan

Farmington Hills, MI vs. Palo Alto, CA

Compared to Farmington Hills, Palo Alto is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

306.0% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

25.3% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

1,019.6% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

10.5% lower

Commute

17.1% higher

Health

34.8% higher

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Personal

4.2% lower

Cost of Food

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Farmington Hills, Michigan vs. Palo Alto, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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