Gilbert, Arizona vs. Menlo Park, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Menlo Park, California is 189.4% more expensive than Gilbert, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $405,167 in Menlo Park, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Gilbert, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Menlo Park, California is more expensive than Gilbert, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
341% more expensive in Menlo Park
than in Gilbert, Arizona
Gilbert, AZ vs. Menlo Park, CA
Compared to Gilbert, Menlo Park is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  189.4% 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
  23.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  583.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.5% lower
  Commute
  17.1% higher
  Health
  26.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.3% higher