Grafton, Wisconsin vs. Palo Alto, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Palo Alto, California is 323.1% more expensive than Grafton, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $2,073,040 in Palo Alto, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Grafton, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palo Alto, California is more expensive than Grafton, Wisconsin
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
840% more expensive in Palo Alto
than in Grafton, Wisconsin
Grafton, WI vs. Palo Alto, CA
Compared to Grafton, Palo Alto is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  323.1% 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)
  1,019.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.6% lower
  Commute
  50.5% higher
  Health
  4.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.2% lower