San Jose, California vs. Menlo Park, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Menlo Park, California is 65.2% more expensive than San Jose, California.

You would need a salary of $82,581 in Menlo Park, California to maintain the standard of living you have in San Jose, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Menlo Park, California is more expensive than San Jose, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
109% more expensive in Menlo Park
than in San Jose, California
San Jose, CA vs. Menlo Park, CA
Compared to San Jose, Menlo Park is:
  Homeowner
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  65.2% higher
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  Renter
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  Food
  7.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  126.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  7.1% lower
  Commute
  8.4% lower
  Health
  9.0% higher
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  Personal
  13.5% higher
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