Denver, Colorado vs. Menlo Park, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Menlo Park, California is 177.9% more expensive than Denver, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $138,928 in Menlo Park, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Denver, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Menlo Park, California is more expensive than Denver, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
329% more expensive in Menlo Park
than in Denver, Colorado
Denver, CO vs. Menlo Park, CA
Compared to Denver, Menlo Park is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  177.9% 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
  20.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  433.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.5% lower
  Commute
  19.1% higher
  Health
  39.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.8% higher