Hartford, Connecticut vs. Palo Alto, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Palo Alto, California is 363.9% more expensive than Hartford, Connecticut.

You would need a salary of $510,268 in Palo Alto, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Hartford, Connecticut.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palo Alto, California is more expensive than Hartford, Connecticut
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
1624% more expensive in Palo Alto
than in Hartford, Connecticut
Hartford, CT vs. Palo Alto, CA
Compared to Hartford, Palo Alto is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  363.9% 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
  20.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  2,244.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  25.1% lower
  Commute
  25.0% higher
  Health
  5.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.6% lower