Austin, Texas vs. Menlo Park, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Menlo Park, California is 174.4% more expensive than Austin, Texas.

You would need a salary of $576,283 in Menlo Park, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Austin, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Menlo Park, California is more expensive than Austin, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
328% more expensive in Menlo Park
than in Austin, Texas
Austin, TX vs. Menlo Park, CA
Compared to Austin, Menlo Park is:
  Homeowner
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  174.4% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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  Renter
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  Food
  26.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  516.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  9.3% lower
  Commute
  25.8% higher
  Health
  15.6% higher
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  Personal
  18.5% higher
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