Dartmouth, Massachusetts vs. Palo Alto, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Palo Alto, California is 268.3% more expensive than Dartmouth, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $184,170 in Palo Alto, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Dartmouth, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palo Alto, California is more expensive than Dartmouth, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
534% more expensive in Palo Alto
than in Dartmouth, Massachusetts
Dartmouth, MA vs. Palo Alto, CA
Compared to Dartmouth, Palo Alto is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  268.3% 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
  15.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  690.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  22.6% lower
  Commute
  55.0% higher
  Health
  21.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.3% higher