What is a pro or con of living in West Menlo Park, Californiacompared to San Diego, California?

Median Home Cost is 178% more expensive in West Menlo Park.

What salary do I need to live in West Menlo Park, California copmared to San Diego, California?

A salary of $68,000 in San Diego, California should increase to $163,429 in West Menlo Park, California (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

SAN DIEGO vs. WEST MENLO PARK
Cost of Living Comparison

San Diego, California vs. West Menlo Park, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in West Menlo Park, California is 140.3% more expensive than San Diego, California.

You would need a salary of $163,429 in West Menlo Park, California to maintain the standard of living you have in San Diego, California.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, West Menlo Park, California is more expensive than San Diego, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
178% more expensive in West Menlo Park
than in San Diego, California

San Diego, CA vs. West Menlo Park, CA

Compared to San Diego, West Menlo Park is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

140.3% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

11.6% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

315.0% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

10.7% lower

Commute

19.2% higher

Health

31.9% higher

Taxes

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Personal

14.2% higher

Cost of Food

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San Diego, California vs. West Menlo Park, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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San Diego, CA vs. West Menlo Park, CA

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