Lakewood, Ohio vs. Menlo Park, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Menlo Park, California is 288.5% more expensive than Lakewood, Ohio.

You would need a salary of $349,665 in Menlo Park, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Lakewood, Ohio.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Menlo Park, California is more expensive than Lakewood, Ohio
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
902% more expensive in Menlo Park
than in Lakewood, Ohio
Lakewood, OH vs. Menlo Park, CA
Compared to Lakewood, Menlo Park is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  288.5% 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
  22.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1,138.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.3% lower
  Commute
  58.6% higher
  Health
  41.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.4% higher