Palo Alto, California vs. Virginia Beach, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Virginia Beach, Virginia is 76.1% cheaper than Palo Alto, California.

You would need a salary of $28,641 in Virginia Beach, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Palo Alto, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Virginia Beach, Virginia is cheaper than Palo Alto, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
88% cheaper in Virginia Beach
than in Palo Alto, California
Palo Alto, CA vs. Virginia Beach, VA
Compared to Palo Alto, Virginia Beach is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  76.1% 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
  19.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  90.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.0% higher
  Commute
  30.3% lower
  Health
  2.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.5% lower