Menlo Park, California vs. San Diego, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Diego, California is 54.8% cheaper than Menlo Park, California.

You would need a salary of $38,395 in San Diego, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Menlo Park, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Diego, California is cheaper than Menlo Park, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
66% cheaper in San Diego
than in Menlo Park, California
Menlo Park, CA vs. San Diego, CA
Compared to Menlo Park, San Diego is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  54.8% 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
  10.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  71.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.3% higher
  Commute
  13.1% lower
  Health
  24.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.3% lower