Palo Alto, Pennsylvania vs. Los Angeles, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Los Angeles, California is 144.7% more expensive than Palo Alto, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $122,361 in Los Angeles, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Palo Alto, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Los Angeles, California is more expensive than Palo Alto, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
876% more expensive in Los Angeles
than in Palo Alto, Pennsylvania
Palo Alto, PA vs. Los Angeles, CA
Compared to Palo Alto, Los Angeles is:
  Homeowner
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  144.7% higher
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  Renter
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  Food
  6.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1,117.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  6.0% lower
  Commute
  120.7% higher
  Health
  20.1% lower
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  Personal
  7.4% higher
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