Santa Rosa, California vs. Menlo Park, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Menlo Park, California is 150.2% more expensive than Santa Rosa, California.

You would need a salary of $125,123 in Menlo Park, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Rosa, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Menlo Park, California is more expensive than Santa Rosa, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
271% more expensive in Menlo Park
than in Santa Rosa, California
Santa Rosa, CA vs. Menlo Park, CA
Compared to Santa Rosa, Menlo Park is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  150.2% 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
  11.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  292.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.2% lower
  Commute
  33.5% higher
  Health
  6.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.5% higher