Cost of Living Calculator - Carlsbad, California vs Menlo Park, California


The cost of living in Menlo Park, California is 80.7% more expensive than Carlsbad, California.

You would need a salary of $135,534 in Menlo Park, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Carlsbad, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Menlo Park, California is more expensive than Carlsbad, 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 Carlsbad, California
Carlsbad, CA vs Menlo Park, CA
Compared to Carlsbad, Menlo Park is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  80.7% 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
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      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  7.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  159.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.7% lower
  Commute
  10.1% higher
  Health
  31.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.2% higher

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