Cost of Living Calculator - Menlo Park, California vs San Mateo, California


The cost of living in San Mateo, California is 29.4% cheaper than Menlo Park, California.

You would need a salary of $35,286 in San Mateo, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Menlo Park, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Mateo, California is cheaper than Menlo Park, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
44% cheaper in San Mateo
than in Menlo Park, California
Menlo Park, CA vs San Mateo, CA
Compared to Menlo Park, San Mateo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.4% lower
      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
  4.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  38.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.2% higher
  Commute
  3.7% higher
  Health
  0.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.5% higher

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