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

The cost of living in Palo Alto, California is 252.2% more expensive than Hackensack, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $176,078 in Palo Alto, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Hackensack, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palo Alto, California is more expensive than Hackensack, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
727% more expensive in Palo Alto
than in Hackensack, New Jersey
Hackensack, NJ vs Palo Alto, CA
Compared to Hackensack, Palo Alto is:
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  252.2% higher
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  19.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  909.7% higher
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  Utilities
  21.0% lower
  Commute
  2.4% lower
  Health
  10.0% higher
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  Personal
  7.0% lower
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