Dublin, Ohio vs. Palo Alto, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Palo Alto, California is 277.7% more expensive than Dublin, Ohio.

You would need a salary of $4,909,599 in Palo Alto, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Dublin, Ohio.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palo Alto, California is more expensive than Dublin, Ohio
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
521% more expensive in Palo Alto
than in Dublin, Ohio
Dublin, OH vs. Palo Alto, CA
Compared to Dublin, Palo Alto is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  277.7% 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
  18.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  641.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.9% lower
  Commute
  51.0% higher
  Health
  20.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.0% higher