Cost of Living Calculator - Palo Alto, Pennsylvania vs Oakland, California


The cost of living in Oakland, California is 145.1% more expensive than Palo Alto, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $183,859 in Oakland, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Palo Alto, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Oakland, California is more expensive than Palo Alto, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
777% more expensive in Oakland
than in Palo Alto, Pennsylvania
Palo Alto, PA vs Oakland, CA
Compared to Palo Alto, Oakland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  145.1% higher
      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
  13.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1,191.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.4% lower
  Commute
  68.0% higher
  Health
  3.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.7% higher

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