Menlo Park, California vs. New York, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in New York, New York is 52.5% cheaper than Menlo Park, California.

You would need a salary of $28,488 in New York, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Menlo Park, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, New York, New York is cheaper than Menlo Park, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
72% cheaper in New York
than in Menlo Park, California
Menlo Park, CA vs. New York, NY
Compared to Menlo Park, New York is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  52.5% 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)
  70.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  67.4% higher
  Commute
  30.9% higher
  Health
  8.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.8% higher