Berkeley, California vs. Menlo Park, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Menlo Park, California is 49.0% more expensive than Berkeley, California.

You would need a salary of $74,507 in Menlo Park, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Berkeley, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Menlo Park, California is more expensive than Berkeley, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
87% more expensive in Menlo Park
than in Berkeley, California
Berkeley, CA vs. Menlo Park, CA
Compared to Berkeley, Menlo Park is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  49.0% 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
  7.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  89.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.5% lower
  Commute
  16.5% higher
  Health
  0.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.8% higher