Menlo Park, California vs. Irvine, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Irvine, California is 49.0% cheaper than Menlo Park, California.

You would need a salary of $25,500 in Irvine, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Menlo Park, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Irvine, California is cheaper than Menlo Park, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
54% cheaper in Irvine
than in Menlo Park, California
Menlo Park, CA vs. Irvine, CA
Compared to Menlo Park, Irvine is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  49.0% 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
  13.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  62.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.3% higher
  Commute
  19.7% lower
  Health
  20.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.9% lower