Phoenix, Arizona vs. Menlo Park, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Menlo Park, California is 226.7% more expensive than Phoenix, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $343,013 in Menlo Park, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Phoenix, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Menlo Park, California is more expensive than Phoenix, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
499% more expensive in Menlo Park
than in Phoenix, Arizona
Phoenix, AZ vs. Menlo Park, CA
Compared to Phoenix, Menlo Park is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  226.7% 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
  25.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  850.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.7% lower
  Commute
  17.3% higher
  Health
  26.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.9% higher