Menlo Park, California vs. Salt Lake City, Utah

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Salt Lake City, Utah is 65.6% cheaper than Menlo Park, California.

You would need a salary of $178,654 in Salt Lake City, Utah to maintain the standard of living you have in Menlo Park, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salt Lake City, Utah is cheaper than Menlo Park, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
79% cheaper in Salt Lake City
than in Menlo Park, California
Menlo Park, CA vs. Salt Lake City, UT
Compared to Menlo Park, Salt Lake City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  65.6% 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
  21.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  82.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.7% higher
  Commute
  32.5% lower
  Health
  13.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.1% lower