Bakersfield, California vs. Menlo Park, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Menlo Park, California is 243.4% more expensive than Bakersfield, California.

You would need a salary of $298,779 in Menlo Park, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Bakersfield, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Menlo Park, California is more expensive than Bakersfield, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
608% more expensive in Menlo Park
than in Bakersfield, California
Bakersfield, CA vs. Menlo Park, CA
Compared to Bakersfield, Menlo Park is:
  Homeowner
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  243.4% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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  Renter
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  Food
  23.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  836.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  19.5% lower
  Commute
  33.5% higher
  Health
  28.2% higher
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  Personal
  15.6% higher
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