Lodi, New Jersey vs. Menlo Park, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Menlo Park, California is 173.4% more expensive than Lodi, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $136,682 in Menlo Park, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Lodi, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Menlo Park, California is more expensive than Lodi, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
386% more expensive in Menlo Park
than in Lodi, New Jersey
Lodi, NJ vs. Menlo Park, CA
Compared to Lodi, Menlo Park is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  173.4% 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
  15.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  512.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  21.0% lower
  Commute
  1.8% higher
  Health
  19.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.8% higher