What is a pro or con of living in Menlo Park, Californiacompared to Madison Heights, Michigan?

Median Home Cost is 1179% more expensive in Menlo Park.

What salary do I need to live in Menlo Park, California copmared to Madison Heights, Michigan?

A salary of $190,000 in Madison Heights, Michigan should increase to $734,157 in Menlo Park, California (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

MADISON HEIGHTS vs. MENLO PARK
Cost of Living Comparison

Madison Heights, Michigan vs. Menlo Park, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Menlo Park, California is 286.4% more expensive than Madison Heights, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $734,157 in Menlo Park, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Madison Heights, Michigan.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Menlo Park, California is more expensive than Madison Heights, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
1179% more expensive in Menlo Park
than in Madison Heights, Michigan

Madison Heights, MI vs. Menlo Park, CA

Compared to Madison Heights, Menlo Park is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

286.4% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

30.5% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

1,533.7% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

8.3% lower

Commute

13.1% higher

Health

46.9% higher

Taxes

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Personal

9.5% higher

Cost of Food

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Madison Heights, Michigan vs. Menlo Park, California

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