Wichita, Kansas vs. Menlo Park, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Menlo Park, California is 335.2% more expensive than Wichita, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $217,586 in Menlo Park, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Wichita, Kansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Menlo Park, California is more expensive than Wichita, Kansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
1336% more expensive in Menlo Park
than in Wichita, Kansas
Wichita, KS vs. Menlo Park, CA
Compared to Wichita, Menlo Park is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  335.2% 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
  28.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1,659.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.1% lower
  Commute
  72.0% higher
  Health
  14.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  22.3% higher