Great Neck, New York vs. Palo Alto, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Palo Alto, California is 89.0% more expensive than Great Neck, New York.

You would need a salary of $188,996 in Palo Alto, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Great Neck, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palo Alto, California is more expensive than Great Neck, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
150% more expensive in Palo Alto
than in Great Neck, New York
Great Neck, NY vs. Palo Alto, CA
Compared to Great Neck, Palo Alto is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  89.0% 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
  4.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  135.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  28.1% lower
  Commute
  14.8% lower
  Health
  14.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.8% lower