Gaston, Oregon vs. Palo Alto, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Palo Alto, California is 219.2% more expensive than Gaston, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $383,009 in Palo Alto, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Gaston, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palo Alto, California is more expensive than Gaston, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
405% more expensive in Palo Alto
than in Gaston, Oregon
Gaston, OR vs. Palo Alto, CA
Compared to Gaston, Palo Alto is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  219.2% 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
  21.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  660.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.4% higher
  Commute
  3.7% higher
  Health
  19.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.4% higher