Pontiac, Michigan vs. Palo Alto, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Palo Alto, California is 418.9% more expensive than Pontiac, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $389,209 in Palo Alto, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Pontiac, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palo Alto, California is more expensive than Pontiac, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
2851% more expensive in Palo Alto
than in Pontiac, Michigan
Pontiac, MI vs. Palo Alto, CA
Compared to Pontiac, Palo Alto is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  418.9% higher
      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
  37.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  4,067.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.7% lower
  Commute
  6.8% higher
  Health
  34.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.9% lower