Cost of Living Calculator - Palo Alto, California vs Elmdale, Kansas


The cost of living in Elmdale, Kansas is 84.5% cheaper than Palo Alto, California.

You would need a salary of $7,763 in Elmdale, Kansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Palo Alto, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Elmdale, Kansas is cheaper than Palo Alto, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
98% cheaper in Elmdale
than in Palo Alto, California
Palo Alto, CA vs Elmdale, KS
Compared to Palo Alto, Elmdale is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  84.5% 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
  25.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  99.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.7% higher
  Commute
  45.1% lower
  Health
  5.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.6% lower

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