Cost of Living Calculator - Salem, Oregon vs Menlo Park, California


The cost of living in Menlo Park, California is 246.8% more expensive than Salem, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $416,157 in Menlo Park, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Salem, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Menlo Park, California is more expensive than Salem, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
520% more expensive in Menlo Park
than in Salem, Oregon
Salem, OR vs Menlo Park, CA
Compared to Salem, Menlo Park is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  246.8% 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
  22.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  704.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.4% higher
  Commute
  43.9% higher
  Health
  26.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  24.7% higher

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