Cost of Living Calculator - Palo Alto, California vs Gig Harbor, Washington


The cost of living in Gig Harbor, Washington is 67.2% cheaper than Palo Alto, California.

You would need a salary of $16,382 in Gig Harbor, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Palo Alto, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Gig Harbor, Washington is cheaper than Palo Alto, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
77% cheaper in Gig Harbor
than in Palo Alto, California
Palo Alto, CA vs Gig Harbor, WA
Compared to Palo Alto, Gig Harbor is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  67.2% 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
  15.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  83.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  22.6% lower
  Commute
  20.9% lower
  Health
  18.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.9% higher

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