Manhattan, New York vs. East Palo Alto, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in East Palo Alto, California is 16.7% cheaper than Manhattan, New York.

You would need a salary of $625,000 in East Palo Alto, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Manhattan, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, East Palo Alto, California is cheaper than Manhattan, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
18% cheaper in East Palo Alto
than in Manhattan, New York
Manhattan, NY vs. East Palo Alto, CA
Compared to Manhattan, East Palo Alto is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.7% lower
      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
  0.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  18.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  40.2% lower
  Commute
  14.2% lower
  Health
  6.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.9% lower