Allentown, Pennsylvania vs. Palo Alto, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Palo Alto, California is 365.4% more expensive than Allentown, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $349,032 in Palo Alto, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Allentown, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palo Alto, California is more expensive than Allentown, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
1187% more expensive in Palo Alto
than in Allentown, Pennsylvania
Allentown, PA vs. Palo Alto, CA
Compared to Allentown, Palo Alto is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  365.4% 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
  23.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  2,113.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.0% lower
  Commute
  40.0% higher
  Health
  5.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.6% higher