What is a pro or con of living in Palo Alto, Californiacompared to Colorado Springs, Colorado?

Median Home Cost is 605% more expensive in Palo Alto.

What salary do I need to live in Palo Alto, California copmared to Colorado Springs, Colorado?

A salary of $87,000 in Colorado Springs, Colorado should increase to $347,679 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.

COLORADO SPRINGS vs. PALO ALTO
Cost of Living Comparison

Colorado Springs, Colorado vs. Palo Alto, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Palo Alto, California is 299.6% more expensive than Colorado Springs, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $347,679 in Palo Alto, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Colorado Springs, Colorado.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
605% more expensive in Palo Alto
than in Colorado Springs, Colorado

Colorado Springs, CO vs. Palo Alto, CA

Compared to Colorado Springs, Palo Alto is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

299.6% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

26.4% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

924.3% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

2.7% lower

Commute

47.8% higher

Health

30.4% higher

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Personal

9.5% higher

Cost of Food

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Colorado Springs, Colorado vs. Palo Alto, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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