Menlo Park, California vs. Richmond, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Richmond, Virginia is 72.9% cheaper than Menlo Park, California.

You would need a salary of $21,650 in Richmond, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Menlo Park, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Richmond, Virginia is cheaper than Menlo Park, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
86% cheaper in Richmond
than in Menlo Park, California
Menlo Park, CA vs. Richmond, VA
Compared to Menlo Park, Richmond is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  72.9% 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
  19.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  90.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.0% higher
  Commute
  39.6% lower
  Health
  15.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.4% lower