Cost of Living Calculator - Palo Alto, California vs Marlborough, Massachusetts


The cost of living in Marlborough, Massachusetts is 71.8% cheaper than Palo Alto, California.

You would need a salary of $39,182 in Marlborough, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Palo Alto, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Marlborough, Massachusetts is cheaper than Palo Alto, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
84% cheaper in Marlborough
than in Palo Alto, California
Palo Alto, CA vs Marlborough, MA
Compared to Palo Alto, Marlborough is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  71.8% 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
  13.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  87.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  25.0% higher
  Commute
  28.6% lower
  Health
  17.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.6% higher

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