Mason, Ohio vs. Palo Alto, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Palo Alto, California is 311.0% more expensive than Mason, Ohio.

You would need a salary of $657,626 in Palo Alto, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Mason, Ohio.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palo Alto, California is more expensive than Mason, Ohio
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
683% more expensive in Palo Alto
than in Mason, Ohio
Mason, OH vs. Palo Alto, CA
Compared to Mason, 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
  20.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  988.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.0% lower
  Commute
  50.5% higher
  Health
  17.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.5% lower