| | Menlo Park, CA | Palo Alto, CA | United States |
| Overall | 250.0 | 231.0 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 122.4 | 124.4 | 100 |
| Health | 117.4 | 107.7 | 100 |
| Housing | 879.1 | 1,139.8 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $2,476,200 | $3,107,600 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 89.9 | 89.9 | 100 |
| Transportation | 138.3 | 140.6 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 161.5 | 156.2 | 100 |
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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