Palo Alto, California vs. Greenville, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Greenville, South Carolina is 79.5% cheaper than Palo Alto, California.

You would need a salary of $61,483 in Greenville, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Palo Alto, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Greenville, South Carolina 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 Greenville
than in Palo Alto, California
Palo Alto, CA vs. Greenville, SC
Compared to Palo Alto, Greenville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  79.5% 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
  19.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  93.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.8% higher
  Commute
  45.8% lower
  Health
  9.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.4% lower