Beltsville, Maryland vs. Menlo Park, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Menlo Park, California is 187.1% more expensive than Beltsville, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $416,245 in Menlo Park, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Beltsville, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Menlo Park, California is more expensive than Beltsville, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
486% more expensive in Menlo Park
than in Beltsville, Maryland
Beltsville, MD vs. Menlo Park, CA
Compared to Beltsville, Menlo Park is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  187.1% 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
  12.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  577.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.4% lower
  Commute
  0.4% lower
  Health
  34.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.5% higher