Menlo Park, California vs. Atlanta, Georgia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Atlanta, Georgia is 69.2% cheaper than Menlo Park, California.

You would need a salary of $166,364 in Atlanta, Georgia to maintain the standard of living you have in Menlo Park, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Atlanta, Georgia is cheaper than Menlo Park, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
85% cheaper in Atlanta
than in Menlo Park, California
Menlo Park, CA vs. Atlanta, GA
Compared to Menlo Park, Atlanta is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  69.2% 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
  19.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  88.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.2% higher
  Commute
  11.3% lower
  Health
  15.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.1% lower