New York, New York vs. Palo Alto, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Palo Alto, California is 156.7% more expensive than New York, New York.

You would need a salary of $192,527 in Palo Alto, California to maintain the standard of living you have in New York, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palo Alto, California is more expensive than New York, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
358% more expensive in Palo Alto
than in New York, New York
New York, NY vs. Palo Alto, CA
Compared to New York, Palo Alto is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  156.7% 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
  6.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  333.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  40.3% lower
  Commute
  22.4% lower
  Health
  15.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.6% lower