Norristown, Pennsylvania vs. Palo Alto, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Palo Alto, California is 336.3% more expensive than Norristown, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $654,435 in Palo Alto, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Norristown, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palo Alto, California is more expensive than Norristown, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
1051% more expensive in Palo Alto
than in Norristown, Pennsylvania
Norristown, PA vs. Palo Alto, CA
Compared to Norristown, Palo Alto is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  336.3% 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
  21.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  2,306.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.9% lower
  Commute
  41.0% higher
  Health
  6.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.9% lower