Palo Alto, California vs. Roanoke, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Roanoke, Alabama is 83.1% cheaper than Palo Alto, California.

You would need a salary of $29,638 in Roanoke, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Palo Alto, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Roanoke, Alabama is cheaper than Palo Alto, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
96% cheaper in Roanoke
than in Palo Alto, California
Palo Alto, CA vs. Roanoke, AL
Compared to Palo Alto, Roanoke is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  83.1% 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
  26.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  97.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.3% higher
  Commute
  43.5% lower
  Health
  9.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.5% lower