Sequim, Washington vs. Palo Alto, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Palo Alto, California is 292.0% more expensive than Sequim, Washington.

You would need a salary of $196,014 in Palo Alto, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Sequim, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palo Alto, California is more expensive than Sequim, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
513% more expensive in Palo Alto
than in Sequim, Washington
Sequim, WA vs. Palo Alto, CA
Compared to Sequim, Palo Alto is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  292.0% 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
  22.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  708.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  34.4% higher
  Commute
  69.4% higher
  Health
  4.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.6% higher