Boise City, Idaho vs. Palo Alto, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Palo Alto, California is 271.5% more expensive than Boise City, Idaho.

You would need a salary of $408,652 in Palo Alto, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Boise City, Idaho.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palo Alto, California is more expensive than Boise City, Idaho
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
548% more expensive in Palo Alto
than in Boise City, Idaho
Boise City, ID vs. Palo Alto, CA
Compared to Boise City, Palo Alto is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  271.5% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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  Renter
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  Food
  32.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  872.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  0.1% lower
  Commute
  66.4% higher
  Health
  7.4% higher
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  Personal
  8.3% higher
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