Palo Alto, California vs. New York, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in New York, New York is 61.0% cheaper than Palo Alto, California.

You would need a salary of $155,823 in New York, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Palo Alto, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, New York, New York is cheaper than Palo Alto, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
78% cheaper in New York
than in Palo Alto, California
Palo Alto, CA vs. New York, NY
Compared to Palo Alto, New York is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  61.0% 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
  6.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  76.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  67.4% higher
  Commute
  28.8% higher
  Health
  18.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.4% higher