Cost of Living Calculator - Mount Vernon, Washington vs Palo Alto, California


The cost of living in Palo Alto, California is 269.9% more expensive than Mount Vernon, Washington.

You would need a salary of $277,436 in Palo Alto, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Mount Vernon, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palo Alto, California is more expensive than Mount Vernon, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
500% more expensive in Palo Alto
than in Mount Vernon, Washington
Mount Vernon, WA vs Palo Alto, CA
Compared to Mount Vernon, Palo Alto is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  269.9% 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
  23.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  723.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  29.4% higher
  Commute
  50.2% higher
  Health
  10.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.7% lower

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