Blue Springs, Missouri vs. Palo Alto, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Palo Alto, California is 358.5% more expensive than Blue Springs, Missouri.

You would need a salary of $229,237 in Palo Alto, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Blue Springs, Missouri.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palo Alto, California is more expensive than Blue Springs, Missouri
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
1053% more expensive in Palo Alto
than in Blue Springs, Missouri
Blue Springs, MO vs. Palo Alto, CA
Compared to Blue Springs, Palo Alto is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  358.5% 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
  26.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1,462.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.8% lower
  Commute
  50.7% higher
  Health
  5.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.8% higher