Marietta, Georgia vs. Menlo Park, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Menlo Park, California is 216.8% more expensive than Marietta, Georgia.

You would need a salary of $364,286 in Menlo Park, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Marietta, Georgia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Menlo Park, California is more expensive than Marietta, Georgia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
470% more expensive in Menlo Park
than in Marietta, Georgia
Marietta, GA vs. Menlo Park, CA
Compared to Marietta, Menlo Park is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  216.8% 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
  24.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  682.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.2% lower
  Commute
  14.2% higher
  Health
  18.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.4% higher