What is a pro or con of living in Palo Alto, Californiacompared to Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin?

Median Home Cost is 1781% more expensive in Palo Alto.

What salary do I need to live in Palo Alto, California copmared to Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin?

A salary of $50,000 in Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin should increase to $282,138 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.

WISCONSIN RAPIDS vs. PALO ALTO
Cost of Living Comparison

Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin vs. Palo Alto, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Palo Alto, California is 464.3% more expensive than Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $282,138 in Palo Alto, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
1781% more expensive in Palo Alto
than in Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin

Wisconsin Rapids, WI vs. Palo Alto, CA

Compared to Wisconsin Rapids, Palo Alto is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

464.3% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

36.9% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

2,491.9% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

3.9% lower

Commute

86.2% higher

Health

0.6% lower

Taxes

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Personal

6.2% higher

Cost of Food

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Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin vs. Palo Alto, California

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