Reno, Nevada vs. Menlo Park, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Menlo Park, California is 193.5% more expensive than Reno, Nevada.

You would need a salary of $140,866 in Menlo Park, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Reno, Nevada.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Menlo Park, California is more expensive than Reno, Nevada
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
400% more expensive in Menlo Park
than in Reno, Nevada
Reno, NV vs. Menlo Park, CA
Compared to Reno, Menlo Park is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  193.5% 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
  19.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  513.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.0% lower
  Commute
  46.8% higher
  Health
  22.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  20.0% higher