Madison, Wisconsin vs. Menlo Park, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Menlo Park, California is 250.2% more expensive than Madison, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $77,043 in Menlo Park, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Madison, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Menlo Park, California is more expensive than Madison, Wisconsin
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
633% more expensive in Menlo Park
than in Madison, Wisconsin
Madison, WI vs. Menlo Park, CA
Compared to Madison, Menlo Park is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  250.2% 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
  25.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  785.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.4% lower
  Commute
  61.2% higher
  Health
  26.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.8% higher