Hoboken, New Jersey vs. Palo Alto, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Palo Alto, California is 169.2% more expensive than Hoboken, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $322,985 in Palo Alto, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Hoboken, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palo Alto, California is more expensive than Hoboken, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
303% more expensive in Palo Alto
than in Hoboken, New Jersey
Hoboken, NJ vs. Palo Alto, CA
Compared to Hoboken, Palo Alto is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  169.2% 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
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  12.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  325.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.8% lower
  Commute
  10.8% lower
  Health
  8.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.5% lower