Cost of Living Calculator - Albany, Oregon vs Palo Alto, California


The cost of living in Palo Alto, California is 331.1% more expensive than Albany, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $215,568 in Palo Alto, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Albany, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palo Alto, California is more expensive than Albany, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
691% more expensive in Palo Alto
than in Albany, Oregon
Albany, OR vs Palo Alto, CA
Compared to Albany, Palo Alto is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  331.1% 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
  24.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  971.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.1% higher
  Commute
  66.6% higher
  Health
  12.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.9% higher

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