Cost of Living Calculator - Ohio, Pennsylvania vs Palo Alto, California


The cost of living in Palo Alto, California is 277.0% more expensive than Ohio, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $565,505 in Palo Alto, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Ohio, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palo Alto, California is more expensive than Ohio, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
545% more expensive in Palo Alto
than in Ohio, Pennsylvania
Ohio, PA vs Palo Alto, CA
Compared to Ohio, Palo Alto is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  277.0% 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
  17.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  767.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.3% lower
  Commute
  29.5% higher
  Health
  21.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.4% higher

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