Kingsport, Tennessee vs. Palo Alto, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Palo Alto, California is 444.4% more expensive than Kingsport, Tennessee.

You would need a salary of $503,872 in Palo Alto, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Kingsport, Tennessee.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palo Alto, California is more expensive than Kingsport, Tennessee
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
1437% more expensive in Palo Alto
than in Kingsport, Tennessee
Kingsport, TN vs. Palo Alto, CA
Compared to Kingsport, Palo Alto is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  444.4% 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
  30.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  2,125.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.7% lower
  Commute
  73.8% higher
  Health
  10.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.5% higher