North Pole, Alaska vs. Menlo Park, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Menlo Park, California is 227.6% more expensive than North Pole, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $262,066 in Menlo Park, California to maintain the standard of living you have in North Pole, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Menlo Park, California is more expensive than North Pole, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
755% more expensive in Menlo Park
than in North Pole, Alaska
North Pole, AK vs. Menlo Park, CA
Compared to North Pole, Menlo Park is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  227.6% 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
  9.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  787.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  32.3% lower
  Commute
  49.5% higher
  Health
  8.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.4% higher