Palo Alto, California vs. Mountlake Terrace, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mountlake Terrace, Washington is 69.5% cheaper than Palo Alto, California.

You would need a salary of $67,200 in Mountlake Terrace, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Palo Alto, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mountlake Terrace, Washington is cheaper than Palo Alto, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
79% cheaper in Mountlake Terrace
than in Palo Alto, California
Palo Alto, CA vs. Mountlake Terrace, WA
Compared to Palo Alto, Mountlake Terrace is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  69.5% lower
      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
  16.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  84.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  23.9% lower
  Commute
  17.1% lower
  Health
  19.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.3% lower