College Station, Texas vs. Menlo Park, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Menlo Park, California is 301.2% more expensive than College Station, Texas.

You would need a salary of $401,243 in Menlo Park, California to maintain the standard of living you have in College Station, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Menlo Park, California is more expensive than College Station, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
690% more expensive in Menlo Park
than in College Station, Texas
College Station, TX vs. Menlo Park, CA
Compared to College Station, Menlo Park is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  301.2% 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
  26.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  826.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.0% lower
  Commute
  97.3% higher
  Health
  16.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  34.2% higher