Wilmington, Delaware vs. Palo Alto, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Palo Alto, California is 335.9% more expensive than Wilmington, Delaware.

You would need a salary of $305,096 in Palo Alto, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Wilmington, Delaware.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palo Alto, California is more expensive than Wilmington, Delaware
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
1037% more expensive in Palo Alto
than in Wilmington, Delaware
Wilmington, DE vs. Palo Alto, CA
Compared to Wilmington, Palo Alto is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  335.9% 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
  22.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  2,201.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.9% lower
  Commute
  46.6% higher
  Health
  4.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.5% lower