Alpharetta, Georgia vs. Menlo Park, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Menlo Park, California is 181.2% more expensive than Alpharetta, Georgia.

You would need a salary of $250,229 in Menlo Park, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Alpharetta, Georgia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Menlo Park, California is more expensive than Alpharetta, Georgia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
308% more expensive in Menlo Park
than in Alpharetta, Georgia
Alpharetta, GA vs. Menlo Park, CA
Compared to Alpharetta, Menlo Park is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  181.2% 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
  18.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  483.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.8% lower
  Commute
  14.6% higher
  Health
  18.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.1% higher