Wesson, Mississippi vs. Palo Alto, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Palo Alto, California is 457.0% more expensive than Wesson, Mississippi.

You would need a salary of $278,507 in Palo Alto, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Wesson, Mississippi.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palo Alto, California is more expensive than Wesson, Mississippi
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
1959% more expensive in Palo Alto
than in Wesson, Mississippi
Wesson, MS vs. Palo Alto, CA
Compared to Wesson, Palo Alto is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  457.0% 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
  28.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  3,365.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.8% lower
  Commute
  53.5% higher
  Health
  5.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.0% higher