Laramie, Wyoming vs. Palo Alto, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Palo Alto, California is 366.4% more expensive than Laramie, Wyoming.

You would need a salary of $294,411 in Palo Alto, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Laramie, Wyoming.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palo Alto, California is more expensive than Laramie, Wyoming
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
825% more expensive in Palo Alto
than in Laramie, Wyoming
Laramie, WY vs. Palo Alto, CA
Compared to Laramie, Palo Alto is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  366.4% 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
  28.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1,114.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.2% lower
  Commute
  116.3% higher
  Health
  25.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.9% higher