Lancaster, New York vs. Palo Alto, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Palo Alto, California is 390.7% more expensive than Lancaster, New York.

You would need a salary of $318,957 in Palo Alto, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Lancaster, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palo Alto, California is more expensive than Lancaster, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
963% more expensive in Palo Alto
than in Lancaster, New York
Lancaster, NY vs. Palo Alto, CA
Compared to Lancaster, Palo Alto is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  390.7% 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
  21.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1,249.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.8% lower
  Commute
  45.9% higher
  Health
  2.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.7% higher