What is a pro or con of living in Palo Alto, Californiacompared to Northville township, Michigan?

Median Home Cost is 493% more expensive in Palo Alto.

What salary do I need to live in Palo Alto, California copmared to Northville township, Michigan?

A salary of $50,000 in Northville township, Michigan should increase to $168,536 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.

NORTHVILLE TOWNSHIP vs. PALO ALTO
Cost of Living Comparison

Northville township, Michigan vs. Palo Alto, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Palo Alto, California is 237.1% more expensive than Northville township, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $168,536 in Palo Alto, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Northville township, Michigan.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Palo Alto, California is more expensive than Northville township, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
493% more expensive in Palo Alto
than in Northville township, Michigan

Northville Township, MI vs. Palo Alto, CA

Compared to Northville Township, Palo Alto is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

237.1% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

19.7% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

602.6% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

10.5% lower

Commute

11.3% higher

Health

31.7% higher

Taxes

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Personal

9.6% higher

Cost of Food

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Northville township, Michigan vs. Palo Alto, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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