Raritan, New Jersey vs. Palo Alto, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Palo Alto, California is 261.9% more expensive than Raritan, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $434,251 in Palo Alto, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Raritan, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palo Alto, California is more expensive than Raritan, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
667% more expensive in Palo Alto
than in Raritan, New Jersey
Raritan, NJ vs. Palo Alto, CA
Compared to Raritan, Palo Alto is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  261.9% 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
  18.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  818.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  22.5% lower
  Commute
  7.0% higher
  Health
  10.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.0% lower