Cost of Living Calculator - Queens, New York vs Menlo Park, California


The cost of living in Menlo Park, California is 111.0% more expensive than Queens, New York.

You would need a salary of $168,804 in Menlo Park, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Queens, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Menlo Park, California is more expensive than Queens, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
230% more expensive in Menlo Park
than in Queens, New York
Queens, NY vs Menlo Park, CA
Compared to Queens, Menlo Park is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  111.0% 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
  5.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  277.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  39.9% lower
  Commute
  26.6% lower
  Health
  7.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.0% lower

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