What is a pro or con of living in Palo Alto, Californiacompared to Corvallis, Oregon?

Median Home Cost is 552% more expensive in Palo Alto.

What salary do I need to live in Palo Alto, California copmared to Corvallis, Oregon?

A salary of $43,600 in Corvallis, Oregon should increase to $172,961 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.

CORVALLIS vs. PALO ALTO
Cost of Living Comparison

Corvallis, Oregon vs. Palo Alto, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Palo Alto, California is 296.7% more expensive than Corvallis, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $172,961 in Palo Alto, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Corvallis, Oregon.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
552% more expensive in Palo Alto
than in Corvallis, Oregon

Corvallis, OR vs. Palo Alto, CA

Compared to Corvallis, Palo Alto is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

296.7% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

22.3% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

679.5% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

11.4% higher

Commute

78.2% higher

Health

13.2% higher

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Personal

4.7% higher

Cost of Food

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Cost of Living Comparison

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