North Salt Lake, Utah vs. Palo Alto, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Palo Alto, California is 267.7% more expensive than North Salt Lake, Utah.

You would need a salary of $183,857 in Palo Alto, California to maintain the standard of living you have in North Salt Lake, Utah.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palo Alto, California is more expensive than North Salt Lake, Utah
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
499% more expensive in Palo Alto
than in North Salt Lake, Utah
North Salt Lake, UT vs. Palo Alto, CA
Compared to North Salt Lake, Palo Alto is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  267.7% 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
  29.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  674.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.9% lower
  Commute
  65.8% higher
  Health
  7.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.2% higher