Bel Air South, Maryland vs. Palo Alto, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Palo Alto, California is 310.2% more expensive than Bel Air South, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $451,261 in Palo Alto, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Bel Air South, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palo Alto, California is more expensive than Bel Air South, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
748% more expensive in Palo Alto
than in Bel Air South, Maryland
Bel Air South, MD vs. Palo Alto, CA
Compared to Bel Air South, Palo Alto is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  310.2% 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
  21.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  941.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.4% lower
  Commute
  29.9% higher
  Health
  27.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.6% lower