Elkridge, Maryland vs. Menlo Park, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Menlo Park, California is 206.9% more expensive than Elkridge, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $153,457 in Menlo Park, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Elkridge, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Menlo Park, California is more expensive than Elkridge, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
468% more expensive in Menlo Park
than in Elkridge, Maryland
Elkridge, MD vs. Menlo Park, CA
Compared to Elkridge, Menlo Park is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  206.9% 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
  17.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  555.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.9% lower
  Commute
  33.1% higher
  Health
  35.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.7% higher