Waukesha, Wisconsin vs. West Menlo Park, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in West Menlo Park, California is 285.1% more expensive than Waukesha, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $1,155,345 in West Menlo Park, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Waukesha, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West Menlo Park, California is more expensive than Waukesha, Wisconsin
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
710% more expensive in West Menlo Park
than in Waukesha, Wisconsin
Waukesha, WI vs. West Menlo Park, CA
Compared to Waukesha, West Menlo Park is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  285.1% 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
  24.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1,037.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.6% lower
  Commute
  52.0% higher
  Health
  16.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.4% higher