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Cost of Living Calculator - Raleigh, North Carolina vs Palo Alto, California

The cost of living in Palo Alto, California is 322.7% more expensive than Raleigh, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $262,047 in Palo Alto, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Raleigh, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palo Alto, California is more expensive than Raleigh, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
627% more expensive in Palo Alto
than in Raleigh, North Carolina
Raleigh, NC vs Palo Alto, CA
Compared to Raleigh, Palo Alto is:
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  322.7% higher
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  23.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  976.1% higher
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  Utilities
  9.3% lower
  Commute
  58.7% higher
  Health
  13.6% higher
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  Personal
  8.0% higher
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