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Cost of Living Calculator - Rutherford, New Jersey vs Palo Alto, California

The cost of living in Palo Alto, California is 203.1% more expensive than Rutherford, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $227,311 in Palo Alto, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Rutherford, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palo Alto, California is more expensive than Rutherford, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
416% more expensive in Palo Alto
than in Rutherford, New Jersey
Rutherford, NJ vs Palo Alto, CA
Compared to Rutherford, Palo Alto is:
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  203.1% higher
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  15.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  502.9% higher
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  Utilities
  21.0% lower
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  2.8% lower
  Health
  10.0% higher
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  Personal
  7.3% lower
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