Cape Girardeau, Missouri vs. Menlo Park, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Menlo Park, California is 336.2% more expensive than Cape Girardeau, Missouri.

You would need a salary of $218,120 in Menlo Park, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Cape Girardeau, Missouri.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Menlo Park, California is more expensive than Cape Girardeau, Missouri
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
1272% more expensive in Menlo Park
than in Cape Girardeau, Missouri
Cape Girardeau, MO vs. Menlo Park, CA
Compared to Cape Girardeau, Menlo Park is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  336.2% 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
  27.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1,520.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.1% lower
  Commute
  97.6% higher
  Health
  2.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  20.2% higher