What is a pro or con of living in Palo Alto, Californiacompared to Dublin, California?

Median Home Cost is 157% more expensive in Palo Alto.

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

A salary of $160,000 in Dublin, California should increase to $340,955 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.

DUBLIN vs. PALO ALTO
Cost of Living Comparison

Dublin, California vs. Palo Alto, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Palo Alto, California is 113.1% more expensive than Dublin, California.

You would need a salary of $340,955 in Palo Alto, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Dublin, California.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
157% more expensive in Palo Alto
than in Dublin, California

Dublin, CA vs. Palo Alto, CA

Compared to Dublin, Palo Alto is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

113.1% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

10.9% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

228.6% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

13.7% lower

Commute

6.3% higher

Health

7.8% lower

Taxes

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Personal

5.4% lower

Cost of Food

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Dublin, California vs. Palo Alto, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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Dublin, CA vs. Palo Alto, CA

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