Houston, Texas vs. West Menlo Park, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in West Menlo Park, California is 303.7% more expensive than Houston, Texas.

You would need a salary of $1,412,827 in West Menlo Park, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Houston, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West Menlo Park, California is more expensive than Houston, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
835% more expensive in West Menlo Park
than in Houston, Texas
Houston, TX vs. West Menlo Park, CA
Compared to Houston, West Menlo Park is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  303.7% 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
  24.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1,344.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.9% lower
  Commute
  20.4% higher
  Health
  23.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  20.1% higher