What is a pro or con of living in Palo Alto, Californiacompared to Richland, Washington?

Median Home Cost is 650% more expensive in Palo Alto.

What salary do I need to live in Palo Alto, California copmared to Richland, Washington?

A salary of $50,000 in Richland, Washington should increase to $215,968 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.

RICHLAND vs. PALO ALTO
Cost of Living Comparison

Richland, Washington vs. Palo Alto, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Palo Alto, California is 331.9% more expensive than Richland, Washington.

You would need a salary of $215,968 in Palo Alto, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Richland, Washington.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
650% more expensive in Palo Alto
than in Richland, Washington

Richland, WA vs. Palo Alto, CA

Compared to Richland, Palo Alto is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

331.9% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

22.4% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

922.6% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

13.5% higher

Commute

76.4% higher

Health

24.5% higher

Taxes

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Personal

16.0% higher

Cost of Food

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Richland, Washington vs. Palo Alto, California

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Richland, WA vs. Palo Alto, CA

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