Aurora, Colorado vs. Menlo Park, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Menlo Park, California is 198.7% more expensive than Aurora, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $298,654 in Menlo Park, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Aurora, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Menlo Park, California is more expensive than Aurora, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
439% more expensive in Menlo Park
than in Aurora, Colorado
Aurora, CO vs. Menlo Park, CA
Compared to Aurora, Menlo Park is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  198.7% 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
  23.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  594.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.5% lower
  Commute
  13.7% higher
  Health
  37.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.5% higher