What is a pro or con of living in Palo Alto, Californiacompared to Stafford Courthouse, Virginia?

Median Home Cost is 557% more expensive in Palo Alto.

What salary do I need to live in Palo Alto, California copmared to Stafford Courthouse, Virginia?

A salary of $50,000 in Stafford Courthouse, Virginia should increase to $180,033 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.

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STAFFORD COURTHOUSE vs. PALO ALTO
Cost of Living Comparison

Stafford Courthouse, Virginia vs. Palo Alto, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Palo Alto, California is 260.1% more expensive than Stafford Courthouse, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $180,033 in Palo Alto, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Stafford Courthouse, Virginia.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
557% more expensive in Palo Alto
than in Stafford Courthouse, Virginia

Stafford Courthouse, VA vs. Palo Alto, CA

Compared to Stafford Courthouse, Palo Alto is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

260.1% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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14.4% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

887.8% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

12.6% lower

Commute

1.4% higher

Health

3.5% higher

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Personal

6.9% lower

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Stafford Courthouse, Virginia vs. Palo Alto, California

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