Tampa, Florida vs. Menlo Park, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Menlo Park, California is 242.4% more expensive than Tampa, Florida.

You would need a salary of $369,824 in Menlo Park, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Tampa, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Menlo Park, California is more expensive than Tampa, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
549% more expensive in Menlo Park
than in Tampa, Florida
Tampa, FL vs. Menlo Park, CA
Compared to Tampa, Menlo Park is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  242.4% 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
  16.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  936.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.6% lower
  Commute
  23.4% higher
  Health
  17.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  23.6% higher