Cost of Living Calculator - Madison, Alabama vs Menlo Park, California


The cost of living in Menlo Park, California is 260.5% more expensive than Madison, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $702,990 in Menlo Park, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Madison, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Menlo Park, California is more expensive than Madison, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
595% more expensive in Menlo Park
than in Madison, Alabama
Madison, AL vs Menlo Park, CA
Compared to Madison, Menlo Park is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  260.5% 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
  23.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  909.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.0% lower
  Commute
  71.4% higher
  Health
  5.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.2% higher

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