Cincinnati, Ohio vs. Palo Alto, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Palo Alto, California is 398.6% more expensive than Cincinnati, Ohio.

You would need a salary of $249,309 in Palo Alto, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Cincinnati, Ohio.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palo Alto, California is more expensive than Cincinnati, Ohio
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
1374% more expensive in Palo Alto
than in Cincinnati, Ohio
Cincinnati, OH vs. Palo Alto, CA
Compared to Cincinnati, Palo Alto is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  398.6% 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
  27.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1,943.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.3% lower
  Commute
  50.2% higher
  Health
  20.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.6% higher