Menlo Park, California vs. Palo Alto, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Palo Alto, California is 21.9% more expensive than Menlo Park, California.

You would need a salary of $182,822 in Palo Alto, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Menlo Park, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palo Alto, California is more expensive than Menlo Park, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
25% more expensive in Palo Alto
than in Menlo Park, California
Menlo Park, CA vs. Palo Alto, CA
Compared to Menlo Park, Palo Alto is:
  Homeowner
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  21.9% higher
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  Food
  1.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  29.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  0.0% higher
  Commute
  1.7% higher
  Health
  8.3% lower
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  Personal
  11.0% lower
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