Yakima, Washington vs. Palo Alto, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Palo Alto, California is 365.9% more expensive than Yakima, Washington.

You would need a salary of $232,939 in Palo Alto, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Yakima, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palo Alto, California is more expensive than Yakima, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
882% more expensive in Palo Alto
than in Yakima, Washington
Yakima, WA vs. Palo Alto, CA
Compared to Yakima, Palo Alto is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  365.9% 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
  25.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1,171.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.8% higher
  Commute
  66.2% higher
  Health
  23.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.5% higher