Cost of Living Calculator - Palo Alto, California vs Spokane, Washington


The cost of living in Spokane, Washington is 77.2% cheaper than Palo Alto, California.

You would need a salary of $30,757 in Spokane, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Palo Alto, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Spokane, Washington is cheaper than Palo Alto, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
87% cheaper in Spokane
than in Palo Alto, California
Palo Alto, CA vs Spokane, WA
Compared to Palo Alto, Spokane is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  77.2% 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
  20.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  92.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.0% lower
  Commute
  35.2% lower
  Health
  21.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.6% lower

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