Cost of Living Calculator - Palo Alto, California vs Hershey, Pennsylvania


The cost of living in Hershey, Pennsylvania is 76.2% cheaper than Palo Alto, California.

You would need a salary of $28,503 in Hershey, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Palo Alto, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Hershey, Pennsylvania is cheaper than Palo Alto, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
89% cheaper in Hershey
than in Palo Alto, California
Palo Alto, CA vs Hershey, PA
Compared to Palo Alto, Hershey is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  76.2% 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
  14.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  92.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.8% higher
  Commute
  37.1% lower
  Health
  1.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.5% lower

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