Harrisburg, Pennsylvania vs. Palo Alto, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Palo Alto, California is 391.3% more expensive than Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $491,260 in Palo Alto, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palo Alto, California is more expensive than Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
1363% more expensive in Palo Alto
than in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
Harrisburg, PA vs. Palo Alto, CA
Compared to Harrisburg, Palo Alto is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  391.3% 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
  28.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  5,644.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.2% lower
  Commute
  59.2% higher
  Health
  1.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.1% higher