Pasadena, California vs. Menlo Park, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Menlo Park, California is 91.1% more expensive than Pasadena, California.

You would need a salary of $145,251 in Menlo Park, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Pasadena, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Menlo Park, California is more expensive than Pasadena, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
141% more expensive in Menlo Park
than in Pasadena, California
Pasadena, CA vs. Menlo Park, CA
Compared to Pasadena, Menlo Park is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  91.1% 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
  17.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  178.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.0% lower
  Commute
  11.1% lower
  Health
  35.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.8% higher