Menlo Park, California vs. Phoenix, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Phoenix, Arizona is 69.4% cheaper than Menlo Park, California.

You would need a salary of $24,489 in Phoenix, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Menlo Park, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Phoenix, Arizona is cheaper than Menlo Park, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
83% cheaper in Phoenix
than in Menlo Park, California
Menlo Park, CA vs. Phoenix, AZ
Compared to Menlo Park, Phoenix is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  69.4% 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
  20.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  89.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.2% higher
  Commute
  14.8% lower
  Health
  21.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.9% lower