Cost of Living Calculator - Palo Alto, California vs Oberlin, Ohio


The cost of living in Oberlin, Ohio is 82.2% cheaper than Palo Alto, California.

You would need a salary of $12,648 in Oberlin, Ohio to maintain the standard of living you have in Palo Alto, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Oberlin, Ohio is cheaper than Palo Alto, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
93% cheaper in Oberlin
than in Palo Alto, California
Palo Alto, CA vs Oberlin, OH
Compared to Palo Alto, Oberlin is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  82.2% 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
  21.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  95.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.6% higher
  Commute
  57.0% lower
  Health
  21.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.0% lower

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