What is a pro or con of living in West Menlo Park, Californiacompared to Bridgewater, New Jersey?

Median Home Cost is 295% more expensive in West Menlo Park.

What salary do I need to live in West Menlo Park, California copmared to Bridgewater, New Jersey?

A salary of $50,000 in Bridgewater, New Jersey should increase to $138,669 in West 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.

BRIDGEWATER vs. WEST MENLO PARK
Cost of Living Comparison

Bridgewater, New Jersey vs. West Menlo Park, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in West Menlo Park, California is 177.3% more expensive than Bridgewater, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $138,669 in West Menlo Park, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Bridgewater, New Jersey.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, West Menlo Park, California is more expensive than Bridgewater, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
295% more expensive in West Menlo Park
than in Bridgewater, New Jersey

Bridgewater, NJ vs. West Menlo Park, CA

Compared to Bridgewater, West Menlo Park is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

177.3% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

14.4% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

484.4% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

13.2% lower

Commute

2.9% higher

Health

20.4% higher

Taxes

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Personal

1.2% higher

Cost of Food

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