Wharton, New Jersey vs. Palo Alto, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Palo Alto, California is 267.4% more expensive than Wharton, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $275,552 in Palo Alto, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Wharton, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palo Alto, California is more expensive than Wharton, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
715% more expensive in Palo Alto
than in Wharton, New Jersey
Wharton, NJ vs. Palo Alto, CA
Compared to Wharton, Palo Alto is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  267.4% 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
  19.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  880.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.6% lower
  Commute
  8.4% higher
  Health
  8.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.9% lower