Palo Alto, California vs. Miami, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Miami, Florida is 71.7% cheaper than Palo Alto, California.

You would need a salary of $14,140 in Miami, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Palo Alto, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Miami, Florida is cheaper than Palo Alto, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
83% cheaper in Miami
than in Palo Alto, California
Palo Alto, CA vs. Miami, FL
Compared to Palo Alto, Miami is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  71.7% 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)
  88.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.2% higher
  Commute
  2.8% higher
  Health
  3.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.0% lower