Boston, Massachusetts vs. Menlo Park, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Menlo Park, California is 131.5% more expensive than Boston, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $462,973 in Menlo Park, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Boston, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Menlo Park, California is more expensive than Boston, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
277% more expensive in Menlo Park
than in Boston, Massachusetts
Boston, MA vs. Menlo Park, CA
Compared to Boston, Menlo Park is:
  Homeowner
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  131.5% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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  Renter
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  Food
  9.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  277.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  23.0% lower
  Commute
  4.9% higher
  Health
  30.9% higher
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  Personal
  7.8% lower
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