Durham, North Carolina vs. Menlo Park, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Menlo Park, California is 264.2% more expensive than Durham, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $327,785 in Menlo Park, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Durham, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Menlo Park, California is more expensive than Durham, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
538% more expensive in Menlo Park
than in Durham, North Carolina
Durham, NC vs. Menlo Park, CA
Compared to Durham, Menlo Park is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  264.2% 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
  23.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  882.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.2% lower
  Commute
  64.4% higher
  Health
  19.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  24.1% higher