Quincy, Massachusetts vs. Menlo Park, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Menlo Park, California is 149.7% more expensive than Quincy, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $262,205 in Menlo Park, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Quincy, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Menlo Park, California is more expensive than Quincy, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
332% more expensive in Menlo Park
than in Quincy, Massachusetts
Quincy, MA vs. Menlo Park, CA
Compared to Quincy, Menlo Park is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  149.7% 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
  11.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  369.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.6% lower
  Commute
  1.8% higher
  Health
  30.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.8% higher