Queens, New York vs. West Menlo Park, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in West Menlo Park, California is 129.1% more expensive than Queens, New York.

You would need a salary of $171,791 in West Menlo Park, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Queens, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West Menlo Park, California is more expensive than Queens, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
209% more expensive in West Menlo Park
than in Queens, New York
Queens, NY vs. West Menlo Park, CA
Compared to Queens, West Menlo Park is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  129.1% 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
  5.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  344.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  38.6% lower
  Commute
  24.0% lower
  Health
  7.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.7% lower