Dayton, Ohio vs. Menlo Park, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Menlo Park, California is 399.4% more expensive than Dayton, Ohio.

You would need a salary of $222,749 in Menlo Park, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Dayton, Ohio.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Menlo Park, California is more expensive than Dayton, Ohio
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
2267% more expensive in Menlo Park
than in Dayton, Ohio
Dayton, OH vs. Menlo Park, CA
Compared to Dayton, Menlo Park is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  399.4% 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
  31.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  4,390.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.9% lower
  Commute
  70.5% higher
  Health
  30.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.2% higher