Cost of Living Calculator - Palo Alto, California vs College Park, Maryland


The cost of living in College Park, Maryland is 72.0% cheaper than Palo Alto, California.

You would need a salary of $20,986 in College Park, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Palo Alto, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, College Park, Maryland is cheaper than Palo Alto, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
86% cheaper in College Park
than in Palo Alto, California
Palo Alto, CA vs College Park, MD
Compared to Palo Alto, College Park is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  72.0% lower
      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
  13.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  88.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  21.7% higher
  Commute
  6.2% lower
  Health
  19.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.3% higher

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