Tucson, Arizona vs. Menlo Park, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Menlo Park, California is 271.1% more expensive than Tucson, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $278,292 in Menlo Park, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Tucson, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Menlo Park, California is more expensive than Tucson, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
716% more expensive in Menlo Park
than in Tucson, Arizona
Tucson, AZ vs. Menlo Park, CA
Compared to Tucson, Menlo Park is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  271.1% 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
  28.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1,123.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.6% lower
  Commute
  43.2% higher
  Health
  37.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.5% higher