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Cost of Living Calculator - Manhattan, New York vs Palo Alto, California

The cost of living in Palo Alto, California is 95.5% more expensive than Manhattan, New York.

You would need a salary of $361,644 in Palo Alto, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Manhattan, New York.
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• Overall, Palo Alto, California is more expensive than Manhattan, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
165% more expensive in Palo Alto
than in Manhattan, New York
Manhattan, NY vs Palo Alto, CA
Compared to Manhattan, Palo Alto is:
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  95.5% higher
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  3.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  145.2% higher
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  Utilities
  40.2% lower
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  12.7% lower
  Health
  13.9% lower
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  Personal
  29.1% lower
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