Ladue, Missouri vs. Menlo Park, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Menlo Park, California is 95.8% more expensive than Ladue, Missouri.

You would need a salary of $97,878 in Menlo Park, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Ladue, Missouri.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Menlo Park, California is more expensive than Ladue, Missouri
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
139% more expensive in Menlo Park
than in Ladue, Missouri
Ladue, MO vs. Menlo Park, CA
Compared to Ladue, Menlo Park is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  95.8% 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
  9.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  162.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.2% lower
  Commute
  47.8% higher
  Health
  22.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.4% higher