Riverside, California vs. Palo Alto, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Palo Alto, Pennsylvania is 46.3% cheaper than Riverside, California.

You would need a salary of $53,691 in Palo Alto, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Riverside, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palo Alto, Pennsylvania is cheaper than Riverside, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
84% cheaper in Palo Alto
than in Riverside, California
Riverside, CA vs. Palo Alto, PA
Compared to Riverside, Palo Alto is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  46.3% lower
      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
  2.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  86.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.9% lower
  Commute
  48.7% lower
  Health
  29.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.9% lower