Glendale, California vs. Menlo Park, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Menlo Park, California is 84.3% more expensive than Glendale, California.

You would need a salary of $184,276 in Menlo Park, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Glendale, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Menlo Park, California is more expensive than Glendale, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
136% more expensive in Menlo Park
than in Glendale, California
Glendale, CA vs. Menlo Park, CA
Compared to Glendale, Menlo Park is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  84.3% 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
  16.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  168.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.6% lower
  Commute
  13.8% lower
  Health
  35.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.8% higher