Scarsdale, New York vs. Palo Alto, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Palo Alto, California is 111.4% more expensive than Scarsdale, New York.

You would need a salary of $1,057,157 in Palo Alto, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Scarsdale, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palo Alto, California is more expensive than Scarsdale, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
77% more expensive in Palo Alto
than in Scarsdale, New York
Scarsdale, NY vs. Palo Alto, CA
Compared to Scarsdale, Palo Alto is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  111.4% 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
  8.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  191.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  41.4% lower
  Commute
  8.3% higher
  Health
  14.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.2% lower