What is a pro or con of living in Palo Alto, Californiacompared to Marina del Rey, California?

Median Home Cost is 224% more expensive in Palo Alto.

What salary do I need to live in Palo Alto, California copmared to Marina del Rey, California?

A salary of $100,000 in Marina del Rey, California should increase to $208,177 in Palo Alto, California (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

MARINA DEL REY vs. PALO ALTO
Cost of Living Comparison

Marina del Rey, California vs. Palo Alto, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Palo Alto, California is 108.2% more expensive than Marina del Rey, California.

You would need a salary of $208,177 in Palo Alto, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Marina del Rey, California.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Palo Alto, California is more expensive than Marina del Rey, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
224% more expensive in Palo Alto
than in Marina del Rey, California

Marina Del Rey, CA vs. Palo Alto, CA

Compared to Marina Del Rey, Palo Alto is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

108.2% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

15.3% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

392.7% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

6.5% lower

Commute

12.9% lower

Health

21.1% higher

Taxes

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Personal

0.6% higher

Cost of Food

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Marina del Rey, California vs. Palo Alto, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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Marina Del Rey, CA vs. Palo Alto, CA

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