Cost of Living Calculator - Menlo Park, California vs Santa Clara, California


The cost of living in Santa Clara, California is 33.8% cheaper than Menlo Park, California.

You would need a salary of $33,117 in Santa Clara, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Menlo Park, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Clara, California is cheaper than Menlo Park, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
41% cheaper in Santa Clara
than in Menlo Park, California
Menlo Park, CA vs Santa Clara, CA
Compared to Menlo Park, Santa Clara is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  33.8% 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
  5.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  43.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.3% lower
  Commute
  1.6% higher
  Health
  8.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.1% lower

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