Williamsburg, Virginia vs. Palo Alto, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Palo Alto, California is 331.5% more expensive than Williamsburg, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $215,753 in Palo Alto, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Williamsburg, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palo Alto, California is more expensive than Williamsburg, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
649% more expensive in Palo Alto
than in Williamsburg, Virginia
Williamsburg, VA vs. Palo Alto, CA
Compared to Williamsburg, Palo Alto is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  331.5% 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
  22.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  865.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.7% lower
  Commute
  101.1% higher
  Health
  5.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.7% higher