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Cost of Living Calculator - Palo Alto, California vs Short Pump, Virginia

The cost of living in Short Pump, Virginia is 75.0% cheaper than Palo Alto, California.

You would need a salary of $12,500 in Short Pump, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Palo Alto, California.
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• Overall, Short Pump, Virginia 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 Short Pump
than in Palo Alto, California
Palo Alto, CA vs Short Pump, VA
Compared to Palo Alto, Short Pump is:
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  75.0% lower
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  17.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  88.6% lower
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  Utilities
  7.9% higher
  Commute
  40.5% lower
  Health
  9.2% lower
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  Personal
  0.7% higher
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