Medway, Massachusetts vs. Palo Alto, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Palo Alto, California is 210.0% more expensive than Medway, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $155,014 in Palo Alto, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Medway, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palo Alto, California is more expensive than Medway, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
433% more expensive in Palo Alto
than in Medway, Massachusetts
Medway, MA vs. Palo Alto, CA
Compared to Medway, Palo Alto is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  210.0% 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
  14.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  572.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  22.0% lower
  Commute
  3.7% higher
  Health
  20.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.0% lower