What is a pro or con of living in Menlo Park, Californiacompared to Batavia, Illinois?

Median Home Cost is 581% more expensive in Menlo Park.

What salary do I need to live in Menlo Park, California copmared to Batavia, Illinois?

A salary of $92,000 in Batavia, Illinois should increase to $320,286 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.

BATAVIA vs. MENLO PARK
Cost of Living Comparison

Batavia, Illinois vs. Menlo Park, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Menlo Park, California is 248.1% more expensive than Batavia, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $320,286 in Menlo Park, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Batavia, Illinois.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
581% more expensive in Menlo Park
than in Batavia, Illinois

Batavia, IL vs. Menlo Park, CA

Compared to Batavia, Menlo Park is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

248.1% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

23.4% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

665.4% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

9.6% lower

Commute

54.2% higher

Health

26.6% higher

Taxes

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Personal

14.9% higher

Cost of Food

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Batavia, Illinois vs. Menlo Park, California

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