Irvine, California vs. Menlo Park, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Menlo Park, California is 96.1% more expensive than Irvine, California.

You would need a salary of $333,335 in Menlo Park, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Irvine, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Menlo Park, California is more expensive than Irvine, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
119% more expensive in Menlo Park
than in Irvine, California
Irvine, CA vs. Menlo Park, CA
Compared to Irvine, Menlo Park is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  96.1% 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
  15.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  163.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.5% lower
  Commute
  24.6% higher
  Health
  25.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.5% higher