Auburn, Alabama vs. Menlo Park, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Menlo Park, California is 263.8% more expensive than Auburn, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $363,832 in Menlo Park, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Auburn, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Menlo Park, California is more expensive than Auburn, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
639% more expensive in Menlo Park
than in Auburn, Alabama
Auburn, AL vs. Menlo Park, CA
Compared to Auburn, Menlo Park is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  263.8% 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
  20.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  774.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.3% lower
  Commute
  73.5% higher
  Health
  3.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.0% higher

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