Cost of Living Calculator - Rochester, Minnesota vs Menlo Park, California


The cost of living in Menlo Park, California is 283.9% more expensive than Rochester, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $460,670 in Menlo Park, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Rochester, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Menlo Park, California is more expensive than Rochester, Minnesota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
748% more expensive in Menlo Park
than in Rochester, Minnesota
Rochester, MN vs Menlo Park, CA
Compared to Rochester, Menlo Park is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  283.9% 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
  22.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  889.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.8% lower
  Commute
  86.1% higher
  Health
  32.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.4% higher

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