Raleigh, North Carolina vs. Palo Alto, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Palo Alto, California is 322.7% more expensive than Raleigh, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $211,328 in Palo Alto, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Raleigh, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palo Alto, California is more expensive than Raleigh, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
627% more expensive in Palo Alto
than in Raleigh, North Carolina
Raleigh, NC vs. Palo Alto, CA
Compared to Raleigh, Palo Alto is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  322.7% 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
  23.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  976.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.3% lower
  Commute
  58.7% higher
  Health
  13.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.0% higher