Atlanta, Georgia vs. Palo Alto, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Palo Alto, California is 295.6% more expensive than Atlanta, Georgia.

You would need a salary of $249,236 in Palo Alto, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Atlanta, Georgia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palo Alto, California is more expensive than Atlanta, Georgia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
753% more expensive in Palo Alto
than in Atlanta, Georgia
Atlanta, GA vs. Palo Alto, CA
Compared to Atlanta, Palo Alto is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  295.6% 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
  25.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1,038.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.2% lower
  Commute
  14.6% higher
  Health
  9.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.1% higher