Menlo Park, CA Cost of Living


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How much do I need to live in Menlo Park, California?
$39,540 / month
for a family, 632.2% more expensive than the national average A total of $474,480 for the year for a family.
$10,233 / month
for a single person, 114.7% more expensive than the national average A total of $122,800 for the year for a single person.

Menlo Park cost of living score
250
More expensive
150.0% higher
than the US average
66.8% higher
than the California average
Menlo Park, California gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 250, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 150.0% higher than the U.S. average and 66.8% lower than the average for California.

Menlo Park, CA

Housing costs in Menlo Park?
A typical home costs $2,476,200, which is 632.4% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 237.6% more expensive than the average California home, at $733,500. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Menlo Park costs $3,670 per month, which is 156.6% more than the national average of $1,430 and 41.4% more than the state average of $2,150.

Can I afford Menlo Park?
To live comfortably in Menlo Park, California, a minimum annual income of $474,480 for a family, and $122,800 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Menlo Park?
Menlo Park, CA has a high cost of living. According to BestPlaces, it ranks in the top 10% of most expensive cities in America. Rent is especially costly, with average prices for a one-bedroom apartment reaching up to $3,500 per month. Food prices are also elevated, with a meal at an inexpensive restaurant costing around $14 and the price for a dozen eggs hovering around $4. Gasoline is also quite pricey—it averages about $4 per gallon. Overall, Menlo Park is known for its expensive lifestyle and while there are plenty of job opportunities and amenities available, this city does come with a hefty price tag.
   Cost of living score
       Higher than 100 is more expensive than the national average.
       Lower than 100 is less expensive.
     CategoriesMenlo ParkCaliforniaUnited States
    Unlock149.9100.0
  122.4  Unlock100.0
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  879.1  Unlock100.0
    Unlock$733,500$338,100
  89.9  Unlock100.0
    Unlock133.1100.0
  161.5  Unlock100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Over 10 years ago

Cost of living is beyond absurdly  More

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Very nice. Good connection to San Francisco or San Jose or any city in between via Caltrain or bus. Weather can't be  More

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My 14mo daughter, wife and I live in Menlo Park, CA which is approximately half way between San Francisco and San Jose. To afford an upper middle class quality of life  More

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