Cost of Living Calculator - Beacon, New York vs Palo Alto, California


The cost of living in Palo Alto, California is 242.1% more expensive than Beacon, New York.

You would need a salary of $256,707 in Palo Alto, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Beacon, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palo Alto, California is more expensive than Beacon, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
628% more expensive in Palo Alto
than in Beacon, New York
Beacon, NY vs Palo Alto, CA
Compared to Beacon, Palo Alto is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  242.1% 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
  15.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  842.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  26.1% lower
  Commute
  13.8% higher
  Health
  14.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.3% higher

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