Cost of Living Calculator - Palo Alto, California vs Montgomery, Alabama


The cost of living in Montgomery, Alabama is 82.1% cheaper than Palo Alto, California.

You would need a salary of $13,395 in Montgomery, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Palo Alto, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Montgomery, Alabama is cheaper than Palo Alto, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
95% cheaper in Montgomery
than in Palo Alto, California
Palo_Alto, CA vs Montgomery, AL
Compared to Palo_Alto, Montgomery is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  82.1% 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
  25.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  97.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.2% higher
  Commute
  42.1% lower
  Health
  12.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.8% lower

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