Palo Alto, California vs. Signal Mountain, Tennessee

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Signal Mountain, Tennessee is 74.8% cheaper than Palo Alto, California.

You would need a salary of $50,323 in Signal Mountain, Tennessee to maintain the standard of living you have in Palo Alto, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Signal Mountain, Tennessee 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 Signal Mountain
than in Palo Alto, California
Palo Alto, CA vs. Signal Mountain, TN
Compared to Palo Alto, Signal Mountain is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  74.8% 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
  16.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  88.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.9% higher
  Commute
  36.9% lower
  Health
  7.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.9% lower