Indianapolis, Indiana vs. Palo Alto, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Palo Alto, California is 409.8% more expensive than Indianapolis, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $331,355 in Palo Alto, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Indianapolis, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palo Alto, California is more expensive than Indianapolis, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
1300% more expensive in Palo Alto
than in Indianapolis, Indiana
Indianapolis, IN vs. Palo Alto, CA
Compared to Indianapolis, Palo Alto is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  409.8% 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
  32.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1,960.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.3% lower
  Commute
  54.8% higher
  Health
  7.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.0% higher