Chanhassen, Minnesota vs. Palo Alto, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Palo Alto, California is 262.5% more expensive than Chanhassen, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $271,859 in Palo Alto, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Chanhassen, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palo Alto, California is more expensive than Chanhassen, Minnesota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
579% more expensive in Palo Alto
than in Chanhassen, Minnesota
Chanhassen, MN vs. Palo Alto, CA
Compared to Chanhassen, Palo Alto is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  262.5% 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
  17.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  668.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.4% lower
  Commute
  33.4% higher
  Health
  46.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.3% lower