Potomac, Maryland vs. Menlo Park, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Menlo Park, California is 84.7% more expensive than Potomac, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $138,495 in Menlo Park, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Potomac, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Menlo Park, California is more expensive than Potomac, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
107% more expensive in Menlo Park
than in Potomac, Maryland
Potomac, MD vs. Menlo Park, CA
Compared to Potomac, Menlo Park is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  84.7% 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
  2.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  162.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.4% lower
  Commute
  1.8% higher
  Health
  35.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.0% higher