Mason, Ohio vs. Menlo Park, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Menlo Park, California is 237.2% more expensive than Mason, Ohio.

You would need a salary of $252,920 in Menlo Park, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Mason, Ohio.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Menlo Park, California is more expensive than Mason, Ohio
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
524% more expensive in Menlo Park
than in Mason, Ohio
Mason, OH vs. Menlo Park, CA
Compared to Mason, Menlo Park is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  237.2% 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
  19.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  739.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.0% lower
  Commute
  48.1% higher
  Health
  28.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.8% higher