What is a pro or con of living in Palo Alto, Californiacompared to Portage, Michigan?

Median Home Cost is 1132% more expensive in Palo Alto.

What salary do I need to live in Palo Alto, California copmared to Portage, Michigan?

A salary of $140,000 in Portage, Michigan should increase to $680,809 in Palo Alto, California (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

PORTAGE vs. PALO ALTO
Cost of Living Comparison

Portage, Michigan vs. Palo Alto, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Palo Alto, California is 386.3% more expensive than Portage, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $680,809 in Palo Alto, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Portage, Michigan.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Palo Alto, California is more expensive than Portage, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
1132% more expensive in Palo Alto
than in Portage, Michigan

Portage, MI vs. Palo Alto, CA

Compared to Portage, Palo Alto is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

386.3% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

30.5% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

1,616.3% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

10.9% lower

Commute

53.5% higher

Health

17.8% higher

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Personal

16.5% higher

Cost of Food

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Portage, Michigan vs. Palo Alto, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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