Arlington, Massachusetts vs. Palo Alto, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Palo Alto, California is 152.8% more expensive than Arlington, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $316,005 in Palo Alto, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Arlington, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palo Alto, California is more expensive than Arlington, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
243% more expensive in Palo Alto
than in Arlington, Massachusetts
Arlington, MA vs. Palo Alto, CA
Compared to Arlington, Palo Alto is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  152.8% 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
  8.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  301.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  23.6% lower
  Commute
  34.2% higher
  Health
  20.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.0% lower