Ridgefield, Connecticut vs. Palo Alto, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Palo Alto, California is 166.7% more expensive than Ridgefield, Connecticut.

You would need a salary of $133,333 in Palo Alto, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Ridgefield, Connecticut.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palo Alto, California is more expensive than Ridgefield, Connecticut
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
314% more expensive in Palo Alto
than in Ridgefield, Connecticut
Ridgefield, CT vs. Palo Alto, CA
Compared to Ridgefield, Palo Alto is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  166.7% 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
  13.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  387.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  24.3% lower
  Commute
  2.7% higher
  Health
  15.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.6% lower