Palo Alto, California vs. Troy, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Troy, New York is 78.7% cheaper than Palo Alto, California.

You would need a salary of $10,675 in Troy, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Palo Alto, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Troy, New York is cheaper than Palo Alto, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
92% cheaper in Troy
than in Palo Alto, California
Palo Alto, CA vs. Troy, NY
Compared to Palo Alto, Troy is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  78.7% 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
  18.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  94.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.7% higher
  Commute
  33.7% lower
  Health
  8.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.3% lower