Olympia, Washington vs. Menlo Park, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Menlo Park, California is 217.3% more expensive than Olympia, Washington.

You would need a salary of $238,003 in Menlo Park, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Olympia, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Menlo Park, California is more expensive than Olympia, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
424% more expensive in Menlo Park
than in Olympia, Washington
Olympia, WA vs. Menlo Park, CA
Compared to Olympia, Menlo Park is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  217.3% 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
  20.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  614.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  20.8% higher
  Commute
  51.8% higher
  Health
  34.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.9% higher