Cost of Living Calculator - Palo Alto, California vs Medina, Washington


The cost of living in Medina, Washington is 4.1% more expensive than Palo Alto, California.

You would need a salary of $52,056 in Medina, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Palo Alto, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Medina, Washington is more expensive than Palo Alto, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
33% more expensive in Medina
than in Palo Alto, California
Palo Alto, CA vs Medina, WA
Compared to Palo Alto, Medina is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.1% 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
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      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  1.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  5.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  22.4% lower
  Commute
  9.7% lower
  Health
  18.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.1% higher

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