Cost of Living Calculator - Kent, Washington vs Palo Alto, California


The cost of living in Palo Alto, California is 215.5% more expensive than Kent, Washington.

You would need a salary of $441,633 in Palo Alto, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Kent, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palo Alto, California is more expensive than Kent, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
422% more expensive in Palo Alto
than in Kent, Washington
Kent, WA vs Palo Alto, CA
Compared to Kent, Palo Alto is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  215.5% 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
  22.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  667.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  22.3% higher
  Commute
  3.0% lower
  Health
  22.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.9% lower

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