Plano, Texas vs. Menlo Park, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Menlo Park, California is 225.5% more expensive than Plano, Texas.

You would need a salary of $325,481 in Menlo Park, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Plano, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Menlo Park, California is more expensive than Plano, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
402% more expensive in Menlo Park
than in Plano, Texas
Plano, TX vs. Menlo Park, CA
Compared to Plano, Menlo Park is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  225.5% 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
  18.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  584.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.5% lower
  Commute
  57.2% higher
  Health
  16.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  29.6% higher