Los Alamos, New Mexico vs. Menlo Park, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Menlo Park, California is 270.3% more expensive than Los Alamos, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $465,425 in Menlo Park, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Los Alamos, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Menlo Park, California is more expensive than Los Alamos, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
419% more expensive in Menlo Park
than in Los Alamos, New Mexico
Los Alamos, NM vs. Menlo Park, CA
Compared to Los Alamos, Menlo Park is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  270.3% 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
  22.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  614.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.2% lower
  Commute
  113.8% higher
  Health
  37.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.7% higher