Issaquah, Washington vs. Menlo Park, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Menlo Park, California is 102.7% more expensive than Issaquah, Washington.

You would need a salary of $101,341 in Menlo Park, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Issaquah, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Menlo Park, California is more expensive than Issaquah, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
134% more expensive in Menlo Park
than in Issaquah, Washington
Issaquah, WA vs. Menlo Park, CA
Compared to Issaquah, Menlo Park is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  102.7% 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
  12.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  218.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  24.3% higher
  Commute
  1.1% higher
  Health
  33.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.7% lower