Carrboro, North Carolina vs. West Menlo Park, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in West Menlo Park, California is 268.9% more expensive than Carrboro, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $590,239 in West Menlo Park, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Carrboro, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West Menlo Park, California is more expensive than Carrboro, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
483% more expensive in West Menlo Park
than in Carrboro, North Carolina
Carrboro, NC vs. West Menlo Park, CA
Compared to Carrboro, West Menlo Park is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  268.9% 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
  21.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  866.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.7% lower
  Commute
  65.3% higher
  Health
  14.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.1% higher