Palo Alto, California vs. Blue Bell, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Blue Bell, Pennsylvania is 70.2% cheaper than Palo Alto, California.

You would need a salary of $44,709 in Blue Bell, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Palo Alto, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Blue Bell, Pennsylvania is cheaper than Palo Alto, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
80% cheaper in Blue Bell
than in Palo Alto, California
Palo Alto, CA vs. Blue Bell, PA
Compared to Palo Alto, Blue Bell is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  70.2% 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
  10.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  85.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.9% higher
  Commute
  22.6% lower
  Health
  6.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.4% higher