Garden City, New York vs. Palo Alto, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Palo Alto, California is 125.9% more expensive than Garden City, New York.

You would need a salary of $384,008 in Palo Alto, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Garden City, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palo Alto, California is more expensive than Garden City, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
215% more expensive in Palo Alto
than in Garden City, New York
Garden City, NY vs. Palo Alto, CA
Compared to Garden City, Palo Alto is:
  Homeowner
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  125.9% higher
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  Renter
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  Food
  10.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  221.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  28.1% lower
  Commute
  17.3% lower
  Health
  14.4% lower
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  Personal
  7.3% lower
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