Sherborn, Massachusetts vs. Palo Alto, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Palo Alto, California is 142.6% more expensive than Sherborn, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $553,130 in Palo Alto, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Sherborn, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palo Alto, California is more expensive than Sherborn, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
211% more expensive in Palo Alto
than in Sherborn, Massachusetts
Sherborn, MA vs. Palo Alto, CA
Compared to Sherborn, Palo Alto is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  142.6% 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
  7.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  270.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  24.3% lower
  Commute
  27.8% higher
  Health
  21.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.7% lower