Menlo Park, California vs. Boston, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Boston, Massachusetts is 56.8% cheaper than Menlo Park, California.

You would need a salary of $120,957 in Boston, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Menlo Park, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Boston, Massachusetts is cheaper than Menlo Park, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
73% cheaper in Boston
than in Menlo Park, California
Menlo Park, CA vs. Boston, MA
Compared to Menlo Park, Boston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  56.8% lower
      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
  9.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  73.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  29.9% higher
  Commute
  4.7% lower
  Health
  23.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.5% higher