Lancaster, Pennsylvania vs. Menlo Park, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Menlo Park, California is 288.9% more expensive than Lancaster, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $544,513 in Menlo Park, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Menlo Park, California is more expensive than Lancaster, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
1348% more expensive in Menlo Park
than in Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Lancaster, PA vs. Menlo Park, CA
Compared to Lancaster, Menlo Park is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  288.9% 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
  19.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1,592.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.8% lower
  Commute
  53.5% higher
  Health
  4.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.8% higher