Palo Alto, California vs. West Orange, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in West Orange, New Jersey is 69.3% cheaper than Palo Alto, California.

You would need a salary of $84,444 in West Orange, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Palo Alto, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West Orange, New Jersey is cheaper than Palo Alto, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
82% cheaper in West Orange
than in Palo Alto, California
Palo Alto, CA vs. West Orange, NJ
Compared to Palo Alto, West Orange is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  69.3% 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
  14.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  86.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.5% higher
  Commute
  3.3% higher
  Health
  8.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.0% higher