Hayward, California vs. Menlo Park, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Menlo Park, California is 111.1% more expensive than Hayward, California.

You would need a salary of $7,600 in Menlo Park, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Hayward, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Menlo Park, California is more expensive than Hayward, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
208% more expensive in Menlo Park
than in Hayward, California
Hayward, CA vs. Menlo Park, CA
Compared to Hayward, Menlo Park is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  111.1% 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
  10.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  242.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.8% lower
  Commute
  11.6% higher
  Health
  0.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.7% higher