Brooklyn, New York vs. Menlo Park, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Menlo Park, California is 92.3% more expensive than Brooklyn, New York.

You would need a salary of $442,193 in Menlo Park, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Brooklyn, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Menlo Park, California is more expensive than Brooklyn, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
180% more expensive in Menlo Park
than in Brooklyn, New York
Brooklyn, NY vs. Menlo Park, CA
Compared to Brooklyn, Menlo Park is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  92.3% 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
  3.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  197.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  40.7% lower
  Commute
  28.2% lower
  Health
  8.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.1% lower