Cambridge, Massachusetts vs. Menlo Park, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Menlo Park, California is 104.4% more expensive than Cambridge, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $353,669 in Menlo Park, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Menlo Park, California is more expensive than Cambridge, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
170% more expensive in Menlo Park
than in Cambridge, Massachusetts
Cambridge, MA vs. Menlo Park, CA
Compared to Cambridge, Menlo Park is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  104.4% 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
  6.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  181.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  23.7% lower
  Commute
  44.5% higher
  Health
  31.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.8% lower