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


The cost of living in Palo Alto, California is 475.5% more expensive than Machias, Maine.

You would need a salary of $287,766 in Palo Alto, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Machias, Maine.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palo Alto, California is more expensive than Machias, Maine
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
1962% more expensive in Palo Alto
than in Machias, Maine
Machias, ME vs Palo Alto, CA
Compared to Machias, Palo Alto is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  475.5% 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
  17.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1,950.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.3% higher
  Commute
  98.9% higher
  Health
  8.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.9% higher

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