What is a pro or con of living in Palo Alto, Californiacompared to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania?

Median Home Cost is 1409% more expensive in Palo Alto.

What salary do I need to live in Palo Alto, California copmared to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania?

A salary of $78,000 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania should increase to $321,509 in Palo Alto, California (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

PHILADELPHIA vs. PALO ALTO
Cost of Living Comparison

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania vs. Palo Alto, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Palo Alto, California is 312.2% more expensive than Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $321,509 in Palo Alto, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Palo Alto, California is more expensive than Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
1409% more expensive in Palo Alto
than in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Philadelphia, PA vs. Palo Alto, CA

Compared to Philadelphia, Palo Alto is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

312.2% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

21.4% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

1,823.4% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

16.5% lower

Commute

0.9% lower

Health

5.5% higher

Taxes

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Personal

5.7% lower

Cost of Food

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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania vs. Palo Alto, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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Philadelphia, PA vs. Palo Alto, CA

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