Cost of Living Calculator - Palo Alto, California vs West Hartford, Connecticut


The cost of living in West Hartford, Connecticut is 74.2% cheaper than Palo Alto, California.

You would need a salary of $69,691 in West Hartford, Connecticut to maintain the standard of living you have in Palo Alto, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West Hartford, Connecticut 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 West Hartford
than in Palo Alto, California
Palo Alto, CA vs West Hartford, CT
Compared to Palo Alto, West Hartford is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  74.2% 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
  13.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  90.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  33.5% higher
  Commute
  22.7% lower
  Health
  5.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.9% higher

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