What is a pro or con of living in Palo Alto, Californiacompared to Washington, District of Columbia?

Median Home Cost is 381% more expensive in Palo Alto.

What salary do I need to live in Palo Alto, California copmared to Washington, District of Columbia?

A salary of $130,000 in Washington, District of Columbia should increase to $373,599 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.

WASHINGTON vs. PALO ALTO
Cost of Living Comparison

Washington, District of Columbia vs. Palo Alto, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Palo Alto, California is 187.4% more expensive than Washington, District of Columbia.

You would need a salary of $373,599 in Palo Alto, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Washington, District of Columbia.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Palo Alto, California is more expensive than Washington, District of Columbia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
381% more expensive in Palo Alto
than in Washington, District of Columbia

Washington, DC vs. Palo Alto, CA

Compared to Washington, Palo Alto is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

187.4% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

9.0% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

429.6% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

15.2% lower

Commute

3.9% higher

Health

12.8% higher

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Personal

0.2% higher

Cost of Food

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Washington, District of Columbia vs. Palo Alto, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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Washington, DC vs. Palo Alto, CA

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