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Cost of Living Calculator - Arlington, Virginia vs Palo Alto, California

The cost of living in Palo Alto, California is 167.8% more expensive than Arlington, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $361,559 in Palo Alto, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Arlington, Virginia.
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• Overall, Palo Alto, California is more expensive than Arlington, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
314% more expensive in Palo Alto
than in Arlington, Virginia
Arlington, VA vs Palo Alto, CA
Compared to Arlington, Palo Alto is:
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  167.8% higher
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  8.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  332.6% higher
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  Utilities
  8.5% lower
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  14.8% higher
  Health
  7.1% higher
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  Personal
  9.4% lower
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