Cost of Living Calculator - Lewiston, Maine vs Palo Alto, California


The cost of living in Palo Alto, California is 402.7% more expensive than Lewiston, Maine.

You would need a salary of $377,003 in Palo Alto, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Lewiston, Maine.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palo Alto, California is more expensive than Lewiston, Maine
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
1160% more expensive in Palo Alto
than in Lewiston, Maine
Lewiston, ME vs Palo Alto, CA
Compared to Lewiston, Palo Alto is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  402.7% 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
  18.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1,889.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.1% lower
  Commute
  82.8% higher
  Health
  12.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.2% higher

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