Menlo Park, California vs. Arvada, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Arvada, Colorado is 62.9% cheaper than Menlo Park, California.

You would need a salary of $9,346 in Arvada, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Menlo Park, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Arvada, Colorado is cheaper than Menlo Park, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
77% cheaper in Arvada
than in Menlo Park, California
Menlo Park, CA vs. Arvada, CO
Compared to Menlo Park, Arvada is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  62.9% lower
      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
  17.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  82.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.0% higher
  Commute
  15.3% lower
  Health
  28.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.4% lower