Baltimore, Maryland vs. Menlo Park, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Menlo Park, California is 288.9% more expensive than Baltimore, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $350,044 in Menlo Park, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Baltimore, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Menlo Park, California is more expensive than Baltimore, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
1274% more expensive in Menlo Park
than in Baltimore, Maryland
Baltimore, MD vs. Menlo Park, CA
Compared to Baltimore, Menlo Park is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  288.9% 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
  24.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1,890.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.2% lower
  Commute
  11.2% higher
  Health
  38.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  21.9% higher