Palm Springs, California vs. Menlo Park, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Menlo Park, California is 165.4% more expensive than Palm Springs, California.

You would need a salary of $398,094 in Menlo Park, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Palm Springs, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Menlo Park, California is more expensive than Palm Springs, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
299% more expensive in Menlo Park
than in Palm Springs, California
Palm Springs, CA vs. Menlo Park, CA
Compared to Palm Springs, Menlo Park is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  165.4% 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
  22.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  447.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  21.1% lower
  Commute
  6.3% higher
  Health
  34.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.2% higher