What is a pro or con of living in Palo Alto, Californiacompared to Bristol, Connecticut?

Median Home Cost is 1080% more expensive in Palo Alto.

What salary do I need to live in Palo Alto, California copmared to Bristol, Connecticut?

A salary of $136,000 in Bristol, Connecticut should increase to $576,501 in Palo Alto, California (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

BRISTOL vs. PALO ALTO
Cost of Living Comparison

Bristol, Connecticut vs. Palo Alto, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Palo Alto, California is 323.9% more expensive than Bristol, Connecticut.

You would need a salary of $576,501 in Palo Alto, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Bristol, Connecticut.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Palo Alto, California is more expensive than Bristol, Connecticut
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
1080% more expensive in Palo Alto
than in Bristol, Connecticut

Bristol, CT vs. Palo Alto, CA

Compared to Bristol, Palo Alto is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

323.9% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

18.7% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

1,398.5% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

24.5% lower

Commute

34.0% higher

Health

5.5% lower

Taxes

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Personal

11.9% lower

Cost of Food

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Cost of Living Comparison

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