Newton, Massachusetts vs. Palo Alto, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Palo Alto, California is 108.2% more expensive than Newton, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $832,708 in Palo Alto, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Newton, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palo Alto, California is more expensive than Newton, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
148% more expensive in Palo Alto
than in Newton, Massachusetts
Newton, MA vs. Palo Alto, CA
Compared to Newton, Palo Alto is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  108.2% 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
  5.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  180.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  22.7% lower
  Commute
  41.4% higher
  Health
  20.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.3% lower