What is a pro or con of living in Menlo Park, Californiacompared to Watertown Town, Massachusetts?

Median Home Cost is 276% more expensive in Menlo Park.

What salary do I need to live in Menlo Park, California copmared to Watertown Town, Massachusetts?

A salary of $94,000 in Watertown Town, Massachusetts should increase to $222,678 in Menlo Park, California (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

WATERTOWN TOWN vs. MENLO PARK
Cost of Living Comparison

Watertown Town, Massachusetts vs. Menlo Park, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Menlo Park, California is 136.9% more expensive than Watertown Town, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $222,678 in Menlo Park, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Watertown Town, Massachusetts.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Menlo Park, California is more expensive than Watertown Town, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
276% more expensive in Menlo Park
than in Watertown Town, Massachusetts

Watertown Town, MA vs. Menlo Park, CA

Compared to Watertown Town, Menlo Park is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

136.9% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

9.0% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

280.9% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

25.0% lower

Commute

39.4% higher

Health

31.6% higher

Taxes

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Personal

5.2% lower

Cost of Food

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Watertown Town, Massachusetts vs. Menlo Park, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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Watertown Town, MA vs. Menlo Park, CA

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