Cost of Living Calculator - Palo Alto, California vs Jacksonville, Florida


The cost of living in Jacksonville, Florida is 78.2% cheaper than Palo Alto, California.

You would need a salary of $16,326 in Jacksonville, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Palo Alto, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Jacksonville, Florida is cheaper than Palo Alto, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
90% cheaper in Jacksonville
than in Palo Alto, California
Palo Alto, CA vs Jacksonville, FL
Compared to Palo Alto, Jacksonville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  78.2% 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
  20.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  93.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.3% higher
  Commute
  27.9% lower
  Health
  7.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.2% lower

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