Roanoke, Virginia vs. Palo Alto, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Palo Alto, California is 418.3% more expensive than Roanoke, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $259,162 in Palo Alto, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Roanoke, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palo Alto, California is more expensive than Roanoke, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
1277% more expensive in Palo Alto
than in Roanoke, Virginia
Roanoke, VA vs. Palo Alto, CA
Compared to Roanoke, Palo Alto is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  418.3% 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
  30.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1,756.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.5% lower
  Commute
  82.6% higher
  Health
  2.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.5% higher