Andover, Massachusetts vs. Menlo Park, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Menlo Park, California is 130.9% more expensive than Andover, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $346,326 in Menlo Park, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Andover, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Menlo Park, California is more expensive than Andover, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
208% more expensive in Menlo Park
than in Andover, Massachusetts
Andover, MA vs. Menlo Park, CA
Compared to Andover, Menlo Park is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  130.9% 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
  8.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  260.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.1% lower
  Commute
  27.3% higher
  Health
  32.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.6% higher