Cost of Living Calculator - Edison, New Jersey vs Palo Alto, California


The cost of living in Palo Alto, California is 233.2% more expensive than Edison, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $249,885 in Palo Alto, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Edison, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palo Alto, California is more expensive than Edison, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
538% more expensive in Palo Alto
than in Edison, New Jersey
Edison, NJ vs Palo Alto, CA
Compared to Edison, Palo Alto is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  233.2% 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
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      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  17.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  656.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  21.6% lower
  Commute
  4.8% lower
  Health
  9.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.1% lower

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