What is a pro or con of living in West Menlo Park, Californiacompared to Mountain View, California?

Median Home Cost is 30% more expensive in West Menlo Park.

What salary do I need to live in West Menlo Park, California copmared to Mountain View, California?

A salary of $50,000 in Mountain View, California should increase to $69,136 in West Menlo Park, California (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

MOUNTAIN VIEW vs. WEST MENLO PARK
Cost of Living Comparison

Mountain View, California vs. West Menlo Park, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in West Menlo Park, California is 38.3% more expensive than Mountain View, California.

You would need a salary of $69,136 in West Menlo Park, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Mountain View, California.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, West Menlo Park, California is more expensive than Mountain View, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
30% more expensive in West Menlo Park
than in Mountain View, California

Mountain View, CA vs. West Menlo Park, CA

Compared to Mountain View, West Menlo Park is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

38.3% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

1.8% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

50.0% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

3.6% higher

Commute

3.4% higher

Health

9.0% higher

Taxes

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Personal

16.1% higher

Cost of Food

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Mountain View, California vs. West Menlo Park, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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