Manchester, New Hampshire vs. Palo Alto, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Palo Alto, California is 311.0% more expensive than Manchester, New Hampshire.

You would need a salary of $493,219 in Palo Alto, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Manchester, New Hampshire.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palo Alto, California is more expensive than Manchester, New Hampshire
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
791% more expensive in Palo Alto
than in Manchester, New Hampshire
Manchester, NH vs. Palo Alto, CA
Compared to Manchester, Palo Alto is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  311.0% 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
  18.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1,125.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  24.1% lower
  Commute
  60.7% higher
  Health
  29.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.8% lower