Mount Vernon, Washington vs. Menlo Park, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Menlo Park, California is 203.5% more expensive than Mount Vernon, Washington.

You would need a salary of $130,507 in Menlo Park, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Mount Vernon, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Menlo Park, California is more expensive than Mount Vernon, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
378% more expensive in Menlo Park
than in Mount Vernon, Washington
Mount Vernon, WA vs. Menlo Park, CA
Compared to Mount Vernon, Menlo Park is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  203.5% 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
  21.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  535.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  29.4% higher
  Commute
  47.8% higher
  Health
  20.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.8% higher