What is a pro or con of living in Palo Alto, Californiacompared to Redmond, Washington?

Median Home Cost is 161% more expensive in Palo Alto.

What salary do I need to live in Palo Alto, California copmared to Redmond, Washington?

A salary of $115,000 in Redmond, Washington should increase to $257,486 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.

REDMOND vs. PALO ALTO
Cost of Living Comparison

Redmond, Washington vs. Palo Alto, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Palo Alto, California is 123.9% more expensive than Redmond, Washington.

You would need a salary of $257,486 in Palo Alto, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Redmond, Washington.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
161% more expensive in Palo Alto
than in Redmond, Washington

Redmond, WA vs. Palo Alto, CA

Compared to Redmond, Palo Alto is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

123.9% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

13.6% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

258.1% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

26.1% higher

Commute

9.9% higher

Health

22.1% higher

Taxes

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Personal

11.6% lower

Cost of Food

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Redmond, Washington vs. Palo Alto, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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Redmond, WA vs. Palo Alto, CA

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