What is a pro or con of living in Menlo Park, Californiacompared to Wellington, Florida?

Median Home Cost is 285% more expensive in Menlo Park.

What salary do I need to live in Menlo Park, California copmared to Wellington, Florida?

A salary of $150,000 in Wellington, Florida should increase to $415,160 in 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.

WELLINGTON vs. MENLO PARK
Cost of Living Comparison

Wellington, Florida vs. Menlo Park, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Menlo Park, California is 176.8% more expensive than Wellington, Florida.

You would need a salary of $415,160 in Menlo Park, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Wellington, Florida.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
285% more expensive in Menlo Park
than in Wellington, Florida

Wellington, FL vs. Menlo Park, CA

Compared to Wellington, Menlo Park is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

176.8% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

12.0% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

496.8% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

7.4% lower

Commute

3.4% higher

Health

16.2% higher

Taxes

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Personal

12.2% higher

Cost of Food

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Wellington, Florida vs. Menlo Park, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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