Louisville, Kentucky vs. Palo Alto, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Palo Alto, California is 382.5% more expensive than Louisville, Kentucky.

You would need a salary of $337,748 in Palo Alto, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Louisville, Kentucky.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palo Alto, California is more expensive than Louisville, Kentucky
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
1252% more expensive in Palo Alto
than in Louisville, Kentucky
Louisville, KY vs. Palo Alto, CA
Compared to Louisville, Palo Alto is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  382.5% 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
  28.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1,732.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.1% lower
  Commute
  36.2% higher
  Health
  13.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.8% higher