Atlanta, Georgia vs. Menlo Park, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Menlo Park, California is 224.6% more expensive than Atlanta, Georgia.

You would need a salary of $779,013 in Menlo Park, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Atlanta, Georgia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Menlo Park, California is more expensive than Atlanta, Georgia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
579% more expensive in Menlo Park
than in Atlanta, Georgia
Atlanta, GA vs. Menlo Park, CA
Compared to Atlanta, Menlo Park is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  224.6% 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
  23.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  778.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.2% lower
  Commute
  12.7% higher
  Health
  18.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.2% higher