Punta Gorda, Florida vs. Menlo Park, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Menlo Park, California is 260.9% more expensive than Punta Gorda, Florida.

You would need a salary of $234,568 in Menlo Park, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Punta Gorda, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Menlo Park, California is more expensive than Punta Gorda, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
536% more expensive in Menlo Park
than in Punta Gorda, Florida
Punta Gorda, FL vs. Menlo Park, CA
Compared to Punta Gorda, Menlo Park is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  260.9% 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
  13.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  860.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.5% lower
  Commute
  68.5% higher
  Health
  22.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  20.2% higher