Monterey, California vs. Menlo Park, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Menlo Park, California is 103.0% more expensive than Monterey, California.

You would need a salary of $101,515 in Menlo Park, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Monterey, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Menlo Park, California is more expensive than Monterey, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
142% more expensive in Menlo Park
than in Monterey, California
Monterey, CA vs. Menlo Park, CA
Compared to Monterey, Menlo Park is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  103.0% higher
      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
  10.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  185.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.2% higher
  Commute
  50.2% higher
  Health
  18.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.5% higher