Johnston, Iowa vs. Palo Alto, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Palo Alto, California is 349.4% more expensive than Johnston, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $943,801 in Palo Alto, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Johnston, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palo Alto, California is more expensive than Johnston, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
793% more expensive in Palo Alto
than in Johnston, Iowa
Johnston, IA vs. Palo Alto, CA
Compared to Johnston, Palo Alto is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  349.4% 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
  22.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  968.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.3% lower
  Commute
  85.7% higher
  Health
  5.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.2% higher