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Cost of Living Calculator - California, Maryland vs Palo Alto, California

The cost of living in Palo Alto, California is 321.8% more expensive than California, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $316,446 in Palo Alto, California to maintain the standard of living you have in California, Maryland.
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• Overall, Palo Alto, California is more expensive than California, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
817% more expensive in Palo Alto
than in California, Maryland
California, MD vs Palo Alto, CA
Compared to California, Palo Alto is:
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  321.8% higher
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  16.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1,049.9% higher
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  Utilities
  17.1% lower
  Commute
  49.3% higher
  Health
  32.3% higher
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  Personal
  1.0% lower
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