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CARY vs. MENLO PARK
Cost of Living Comparison
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Cary, North Carolina vs. Menlo Park, California
Cost of Living Comparison
The cost of living in Menlo Park, California is
211.5%
more expensive
than Cary, North Carolina.
You would need a salary of
$404,939
in Menlo Park, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Cary, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Menlo Park, California is
more expensive
than Cary, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
331% more expensive in Menlo Park
than in Cary, North Carolina
Cary, NC vs. Menlo Park, CA
Compared to Cary, Menlo Park is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
211.5% higher
Child Care
, Taxes not Considered
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Renter
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Food
18.6% higher
Housing (Homeowner)
513.5% higher
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
7.8% lower
Commute
60.1% higher
Health
23.8% higher
Taxes
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Personal
20.6% higher
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