Newton, Massachusetts vs. Menlo Park, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Menlo Park, California is 70.8% more expensive than Newton, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $170,803 in Menlo Park, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Newton, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Menlo Park, California is more expensive than Newton, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
97% more expensive in Menlo Park
than in Newton, Massachusetts
Newton, MA vs. Menlo Park, CA
Compared to Newton, Menlo Park is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  70.8% 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
  3.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  116.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  22.7% lower
  Commute
  39.1% higher
  Health
  31.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.8% lower