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PALO ALTO vs. PONTIAC
Cost of Living Comparison
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Palo Alto, California vs. Pontiac, Michigan
Cost of Living Comparison
The cost of living in Pontiac, Michigan is
80.7%
cheaper
than Palo Alto, California.
You would need a salary of
$14,452
in Pontiac, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Palo Alto, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Pontiac, Michigan is
cheaper
than Palo Alto, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
96% cheaper in Pontiac
than in Palo Alto, California
Palo Alto, CA vs. Pontiac, MI
Compared to Palo Alto, Pontiac is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
80.7% lower
Child Care
, Taxes not Considered
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Renter
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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Taxes Considered
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Food
27.5% lower
Housing (Homeowner)
97.6% lower
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
10.8% higher
Commute
6.4% lower
Health
25.8% lower
Taxes
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Personal
4.1% higher
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