Somerville, Massachusetts vs. Palo Alto, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Palo Alto, California is 164.5% more expensive than Somerville, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $238,093 in Palo Alto, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Somerville, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palo Alto, California is more expensive than Somerville, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
307% more expensive in Palo Alto
than in Somerville, Massachusetts
Somerville, MA vs. Palo Alto, CA
Compared to Somerville, Palo Alto is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  164.5% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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  Renter
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  Food
  8.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  319.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  21.3% lower
  Commute
  31.8% higher
  Health
  20.7% higher
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  Personal
  14.9% lower
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