Minneapolis, Minnesota vs. Menlo Park, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Menlo Park, California is 238.2% more expensive than Minneapolis, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $338,190 in Menlo Park, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Menlo Park, California is more expensive than Minneapolis, Minnesota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
741% more expensive in Menlo Park
than in Minneapolis, Minnesota
Minneapolis, MN vs. Menlo Park, CA
Compared to Minneapolis, Menlo Park is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  238.2% higher
      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
  20.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  739.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.8% lower
  Commute
  27.5% higher
  Health
  54.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.0% higher