Palo Alto, California vs. United States,

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in United States, is 76.9% cheaper than Palo Alto, California.

You would need a salary of $115,527 in United States, to maintain the standard of living you have in Palo Alto, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, United States, 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 United States
than in Palo Alto, California
Palo Alto, CA vs. Honolulu, HI
Compared to Palo Alto, Honolulu is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  76.9% 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
  19.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  92.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.2% higher
  Commute
  28.9% lower
  Health
  7.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.6% lower