Fairfax, Virginia vs. West Menlo Park, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in West Menlo Park, California is 160.1% more expensive than Fairfax, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $195,091 in West Menlo Park, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Fairfax, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West Menlo Park, California is more expensive than Fairfax, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
254% more expensive in West Menlo Park
than in Fairfax, Virginia
Fairfax, VA vs. West Menlo Park, CA
Compared to Fairfax, West Menlo Park is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  160.1% 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
  7.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  385.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.7% lower
  Commute
  12.3% higher
  Health
  14.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.6% higher