Ann Arbor, Michigan vs. Menlo Park, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Menlo Park, California is 220.8% more expensive than Ann Arbor, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $279,118 in Menlo Park, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Ann Arbor, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Menlo Park, California is more expensive than Ann Arbor, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
443% more expensive in Menlo Park
than in Ann Arbor, Michigan
Ann Arbor, MI vs. Menlo Park, CA
Compared to Ann Arbor, Menlo Park is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  220.8% 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
  19.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  499.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.5% lower
  Commute
  38.2% higher
  Health
  45.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  24.7% higher

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