Tempe, Arizona vs. Menlo Park, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Menlo Park, California is 215.4% more expensive than Tempe, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $274,367 in Menlo Park, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Tempe, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Menlo Park, California is more expensive than Tempe, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
480% more expensive in Menlo Park
than in Tempe, Arizona
Tempe, AZ vs. Menlo Park, CA
Compared to Tempe, Menlo Park is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  215.4% 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
  24.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  693.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.2% lower
  Commute
  27.9% higher
  Health
  26.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.9% higher