Palo Alto, California vs. Tumwater, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Tumwater, Washington is 74.8% cheaper than Palo Alto, California.

You would need a salary of $20,148 in Tumwater, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Palo Alto, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Tumwater, Washington is cheaper than Palo Alto, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
85% cheaper in Tumwater
than in Palo Alto, California
Palo Alto, CA vs. Tumwater, WA
Compared to Palo Alto, Tumwater 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
  18.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  89.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.5% lower
  Commute
  34.9% lower
  Health
  19.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.3% lower