Hoboken, New Jersey vs. Menlo Park, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Menlo Park, California is 120.8% more expensive than Hoboken, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $470,375 in Menlo Park, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Hoboken, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Menlo Park, California is more expensive than Hoboken, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
221% more expensive in Menlo Park
than in Hoboken, New Jersey
Hoboken, NJ vs. Menlo Park, CA
Compared to Hoboken, Menlo Park is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  120.8% 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
  10.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  228.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.8% lower
  Commute
  12.2% lower
  Health
  17.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.7% higher