Dillon, Montana vs. Palo Alto, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Palo Alto, California is 392.4% more expensive than Dillon, Montana.

You would need a salary of $369,283 in Palo Alto, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Dillon, Montana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palo Alto, California is more expensive than Dillon, Montana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
850% more expensive in Palo Alto
than in Dillon, Montana
Dillon, MT vs. Palo Alto, CA
Compared to Dillon, Palo Alto is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  392.4% 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
  23.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1,577.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.3% higher
  Commute
  117.0% higher
  Health
  7.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.5% higher