Menlo Park, California vs. San Francisco, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Francisco, California is 31.3% cheaper than Menlo Park, California.

You would need a salary of $48,099 in San Francisco, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Menlo Park, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Francisco, California is cheaper than Menlo Park, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
50% cheaper in San Francisco
than in Menlo Park, California
Menlo Park, CA vs. San Francisco, CA
Compared to Menlo Park, San Francisco is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.3% 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
  4.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  39.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.5% higher
  Commute
  14.4% higher
  Health
  2.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.3% higher