Union City, California vs. Menlo Park, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Menlo Park, California is 78.1% more expensive than Union City, California.

You would need a salary of $89,042 in Menlo Park, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Union City, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Menlo Park, California is more expensive than Union City, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
129% more expensive in Menlo Park
than in Union City, California
Union City, CA vs. Menlo Park, CA
Compared to Union City, Menlo Park is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  78.1% 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
  9.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  149.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.4% lower
  Commute
  9.8% higher
  Health
  0.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.1% higher