Huntsville, Alabama vs. Menlo Park, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Menlo Park, California is 291.5% more expensive than Huntsville, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $391,510 in Menlo Park, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Huntsville, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Menlo Park, California is more expensive than Huntsville, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
855% more expensive in Menlo Park
than in Huntsville, Alabama
Huntsville, AL vs. Menlo Park, CA
Compared to Huntsville, Menlo Park is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  291.5% 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
  27.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1,383.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.5% lower
  Commute
  71.6% higher
  Health
  5.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.8% higher