West Menlo Park, California vs. Brookline, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Brookline, Massachusetts is 47.3% cheaper than West Menlo Park, California.

You would need a salary of $73,795 in Brookline, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in West Menlo Park, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Brookline, Massachusetts is cheaper than West Menlo Park, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
55% cheaper in Brookline
than in West Menlo Park, California
West Menlo Park, CA vs. Brookline, MA
Compared to West Menlo Park, Brookline is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  47.3% lower
      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
  4.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  64.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  29.7% higher
  Commute
  13.3% lower
  Health
  23.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.4% lower