Cost of Living Calculator - Palo Alto, California vs Wilmington, Massachusetts


The cost of living in Wilmington, Massachusetts is 67.1% cheaper than Palo Alto, California.

You would need a salary of $16,474 in Wilmington, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Palo Alto, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Wilmington, Massachusetts is cheaper than Palo Alto, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
78% cheaper in Wilmington
than in Palo Alto, California
Palo Alto, CA vs Wilmington, MA
Compared to Palo Alto, Wilmington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  67.1% 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
  11.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  82.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.7% higher
  Commute
  26.5% lower
  Health
  18.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.9% higher

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