Frisco, Texas vs. Menlo Park, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Menlo Park, California is 194.7% more expensive than Frisco, Texas.

You would need a salary of $1,031,411 in Menlo Park, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Frisco, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Menlo Park, California is more expensive than Frisco, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
279% more expensive in Menlo Park
than in Frisco, Texas
Frisco, TX vs. Menlo Park, CA
Compared to Frisco, Menlo Park is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  194.7% 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
  17.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  462.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.0% lower
  Commute
  49.0% higher
  Health
  16.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  29.1% higher