What is a pro or con of living in Palo Alto, Californiacompared to Dearborn, Michigan?

Median Home Cost is 1425% more expensive in Palo Alto.

What salary do I need to live in Palo Alto, California copmared to Dearborn, Michigan?

A salary of $50,000 in Dearborn, Michigan should increase to $226,123 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.

DEARBORN vs. PALO ALTO
Cost of Living Comparison

Dearborn, Michigan vs. Palo Alto, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Palo Alto, California is 352.2% more expensive than Dearborn, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $226,123 in Palo Alto, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Dearborn, Michigan.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
1425% more expensive in Palo Alto
than in Dearborn, Michigan

Dearborn, MI vs. Palo Alto, CA

Compared to Dearborn, Palo Alto is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

352.2% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

30.8% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

1,966.8% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

5.6% lower

Commute

6.1% lower

Health

31.7% higher

Taxes

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Personal

10.8% higher

Cost of Food

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Dearborn, Michigan vs. Palo Alto, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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