Redmond, Washington vs. Menlo Park, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Menlo Park, California is 83.7% more expensive than Redmond, Washington.

You would need a salary of $245,245 in Menlo Park, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Redmond, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Menlo Park, California is more expensive than Redmond, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
108% more expensive in Menlo Park
than in Redmond, Washington
Redmond, WA vs. Menlo Park, CA
Compared to Redmond, Menlo Park is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  83.7% 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
  11.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  176.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  26.1% higher
  Commute
  8.1% higher
  Health
  33.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.7% lower