Memphis, Tennessee vs. Palo Alto, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Palo Alto, California is 458.5% more expensive than Memphis, Tennessee.

You would need a salary of $279,226 in Palo Alto, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Memphis, Tennessee.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palo Alto, California is more expensive than Memphis, Tennessee
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
1995% more expensive in Palo Alto
than in Memphis, Tennessee
Memphis, TN vs. Palo Alto, CA
Compared to Memphis, Palo Alto is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  458.5% 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
  33.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  3,337.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.6% lower
  Commute
  48.8% higher
  Health
  11.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  20.2% higher