Menlo Park, California vs. New Haven, Connecticut

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in New Haven, Connecticut is 70.3% cheaper than Menlo Park, California.

You would need a salary of $41,594 in New Haven, Connecticut to maintain the standard of living you have in Menlo Park, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, New Haven, Connecticut is cheaper than Menlo Park, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
89% cheaper in New Haven
than in Menlo Park, California
Menlo Park, CA vs. New Haven, CT
Compared to Menlo Park, New Haven is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  70.3% 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
  14.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  92.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  44.6% higher
  Commute
  20.8% lower
  Health
  2.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.9% higher