Chicago, Illinois vs. Menlo Park, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Menlo Park, California is 230.6% more expensive than Chicago, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $198,380 in Menlo Park, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Chicago, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Menlo Park, California is more expensive than Chicago, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
771% more expensive in Menlo Park
than in Chicago, Illinois
Chicago, IL vs. Menlo Park, CA
Compared to Chicago, Menlo Park is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  230.6% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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  Renter
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  Food
  25.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  892.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  3.1% lower
  Commute
  0.1% lower
  Health
  33.4% higher
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  Personal
  10.9% higher
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