Phoenix, Arizona vs. Palo Alto, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Palo Alto, Pennsylvania is 33.8% cheaper than Phoenix, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $49,678 in Palo Alto, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Phoenix, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palo Alto, Pennsylvania is cheaper than Phoenix, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
77% cheaper in Palo Alto
than in Phoenix, Arizona
Phoenix, AZ vs. Palo Alto, PA
Compared to Phoenix, Palo Alto is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  33.8% 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
  0.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  76.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.1% lower
  Commute
  36.5% lower
  Health
  21.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.8% lower