Cost of Living Calculator - Palo Alto, California vs Custer, South Dakota


The cost of living in Custer, South Dakota is 77.2% cheaper than Palo Alto, California.

You would need a salary of $11,384 in Custer, South Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Palo Alto, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Custer, South Dakota is cheaper than Palo Alto, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
88% cheaper in Custer
than in Palo Alto, California
Palo Alto, CA vs Custer, SD
Compared to Palo Alto, Custer is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  77.2% 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
  17.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  94.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.2% lower
  Commute
  34.8% lower
  Health
  35.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.3% lower

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