West Menlo Park, California vs. Los Angeles, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Los Angeles, California is 54.3% cheaper than West Menlo Park, California.

You would need a salary of $114,267 in Los Angeles, California to maintain the standard of living you have in West Menlo Park, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Los Angeles, California is cheaper than West Menlo Park, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
60% cheaper in Los Angeles
than in West Menlo Park, California
West Menlo Park, CA vs. Los Angeles, CA
Compared to West Menlo Park, Los Angeles is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  54.3% 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
  15.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  74.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.1% higher
  Commute
  15.4% higher
  Health
  23.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.3% lower