Alexandria, Virginia vs. Menlo Park, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Menlo Park, California is 153.1% more expensive than Alexandria, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $239,180 in Menlo Park, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Alexandria, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Menlo Park, California is more expensive than Alexandria, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
319% more expensive in Menlo Park
than in Alexandria, Virginia
Alexandria, VA vs. Menlo Park, CA
Compared to Alexandria, Menlo Park is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  153.1% 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
  8.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  319.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.6% lower
  Commute
  7.4% higher
  Health
  15.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.1% higher