Menlo Park, California vs. Oakland, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Oakland, California is 50.3% cheaper than Menlo Park, California.

You would need a salary of $24,852 in Oakland, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Menlo Park, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Oakland, California is cheaper than Menlo Park, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
66% cheaper in Oakland
than in Menlo Park, California
Menlo_Park, CA vs. Oakland, CA
Compared to Menlo_Park, Oakland is:
  Homeowner
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  50.3% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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  Renter
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  Food
  9.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  67.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  0.4% higher
  Commute
  9.0% lower
  Health
  0.5% lower
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  Personal
  6.2% lower
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