Kent, Ohio vs. Palo Alto, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Palo Alto, California is 434.3% more expensive than Kent, Ohio.

You would need a salary of $480,889 in Palo Alto, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Kent, Ohio.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palo Alto, California is more expensive than Kent, Ohio
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
1512% more expensive in Palo Alto
than in Kent, Ohio
Kent, OH vs. Palo Alto, CA
Compared to Kent, Palo Alto is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  434.3% 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)
  1,908.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.3% lower
  Commute
  81.7% higher
  Health
  23.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.3% higher