Cost of Living Calculator - Menlo Park, California vs Altadena, California


The cost of living in Altadena, California is 43.4% cheaper than Menlo Park, California.

You would need a salary of $42,453 in Altadena, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Menlo Park, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Altadena, California is cheaper than Menlo Park, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
55% cheaper in Altadena
than in Menlo Park, California
Menlo Park, CA vs Altadena, CA
Compared to Menlo Park, Altadena is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  43.4% 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
  14.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  63.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.7% higher
  Commute
  15.3% higher
  Health
  26.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.7% lower

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