New Haven, Connecticut vs. Palo Alto, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Palo Alto, California is 310.2% more expensive than New Haven, Connecticut.

You would need a salary of $266,654 in Palo Alto, California to maintain the standard of living you have in New Haven, Connecticut.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palo Alto, California is more expensive than New Haven, Connecticut
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
1136% more expensive in Palo Alto
than in New Haven, Connecticut
New Haven, CT vs. Palo Alto, CA
Compared to New Haven, Palo Alto is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  310.2% 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
  19.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1,614.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  30.8% lower
  Commute
  28.3% higher
  Health
  10.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.1% lower