Princeton, New Jersey vs. Menlo Park, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Menlo Park, California is 139.8% more expensive than Princeton, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $407,610 in Menlo Park, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Princeton, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Menlo Park, California is more expensive than Princeton, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
185% more expensive in Menlo Park
than in Princeton, New Jersey
Princeton, NJ vs. Menlo Park, CA
Compared to Princeton, Menlo Park is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  139.8% 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
  6.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  148.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  21.2% lower
  Commute
  34.5% higher
  Health
  20.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.9% higher