What is a pro or con of living in Menlo Park, Californiacompared to Bothell, Washington?

Median Home Cost is 170% more expensive in Menlo Park.

What salary do I need to live in Menlo Park, California copmared to Bothell, Washington?

A salary of $250,000 in Bothell, Washington should increase to $532,224 in Menlo Park, California (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

BOTHELL vs. MENLO PARK
Cost of Living Comparison

Bothell, Washington vs. Menlo Park, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Menlo Park, California is 112.9% more expensive than Bothell, Washington.

You would need a salary of $532,224 in Menlo Park, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Bothell, Washington.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Menlo Park, California is more expensive than Bothell, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
170% more expensive in Menlo Park
than in Bothell, Washington

Bothell, WA vs. Menlo Park, CA

Compared to Bothell, Menlo Park is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

112.9% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

14.1% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

283.9% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

27.7% higher

Commute

1.8% lower

Health

33.6% higher

Taxes

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Personal

0.9% lower

Cost of Food

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Bothell, Washington vs. Menlo Park, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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