New York, New York vs. Menlo Park, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Menlo Park, California is 110.6% more expensive than New York, New York.

You would need a salary of $210,617 in Menlo Park, California to maintain the standard of living you have in New York, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Menlo Park, California is more expensive than New York, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
265% more expensive in Menlo Park
than in New York, New York
New York, NY vs. Menlo Park, CA
Compared to New York, Menlo Park is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  110.6% 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
  5.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  234.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  40.3% lower
  Commute
  23.6% lower
  Health
  8.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.8% lower