What are other expense differences between Amarillo and Austin?

You would need a salary of $20,916 in San Miguel (San Luis Obispo County), California to maintain the standard of living you have in Palo Alto, California.

Q: What is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference?

The biggest factor is housing costs, with Median Home Cost being 206% higher in Austin than in Amarillo.

The cost of living in San Miguel (San Luis Obispo County), California is 72.1% cheaper than Palo Alto, California.

You would need a salary of $20,916 in San Miguel (San Luis Obispo County), California to maintain the standard of living you have in Palo Alto, California.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, San Miguel (San Luis Obispo County), California is cheaper than Palo Alto, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
83% cheaper in San Miguel (San Luis Obispo County)
than in Palo Alto, California

Palo Alto, CA vs San Miguel (San Luis Obispo County), CA

Compared to Palo Alto, San Miguel (San Luis Obispo County) is:

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72.1% lower

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Food

16.9% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

86.4% lower

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Utilities

22.5% higher

Commute

28.1% lower

Health

1.3% higher

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Personal

2.4% lower

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