Hickory, North Carolina vs. Menlo Park, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Menlo Park, California is 302.6% more expensive than Hickory, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $503,260 in Menlo Park, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Hickory, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Menlo Park, California is more expensive than Hickory, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
869% more expensive in Menlo Park
than in Hickory, North Carolina
Hickory, NC vs. Menlo Park, CA
Compared to Hickory, Menlo Park is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  302.6% 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
  28.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1,361.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.3% lower
  Commute
  73.3% higher
  Health
  7.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  23.3% higher