Columbus, Ohio vs. Menlo Park, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Menlo Park, California is 311.0% more expensive than Columbus, Ohio.

You would need a salary of $575,394 in Menlo Park, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbus, Ohio.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Menlo Park, California is more expensive than Columbus, Ohio
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
1025% more expensive in Menlo Park
than in Columbus, Ohio
Columbus, OH vs. Menlo Park, CA
Compared to Columbus, Menlo Park is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  311.0% 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
  23.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1,342.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.9% lower
  Commute
  53.5% higher
  Health
  31.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  28.5% higher