Covington, Louisiana vs. Palo Alto, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Palo Alto, California is 339.4% more expensive than Covington, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $219,695 in Palo Alto, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Covington, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palo Alto, California is more expensive than Covington, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
953% more expensive in Palo Alto
than in Covington, Louisiana
Covington, LA vs. Palo Alto, CA
Compared to Covington, Palo Alto is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  339.4% 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
  25.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1,275.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.7% higher
  Commute
  35.1% higher
  Health
  3.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.6% higher