Cost of Living Calculator - Palo Alto, California vs Short Hills, New Jersey


The cost of living in Short Hills, New Jersey is 41.3% cheaper than Palo Alto, California.

You would need a salary of $44,016 in Short Hills, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Palo Alto, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Short Hills, New Jersey is cheaper than Palo Alto, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
44% cheaper in Short Hills
than in Palo Alto, California
Palo Alto, CA vs Short Hills, NJ
Compared to Palo Alto, Short Hills is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  41.3% 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
  5.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  50.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  24.0% higher
  Commute
  15.6% higher
  Health
  8.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.3% higher

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