Sammamish, Washington vs. Menlo Park, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Menlo Park, California is 68.5% more expensive than Sammamish, Washington.

You would need a salary of $249,311 in Menlo Park, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Sammamish, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Menlo Park, California is more expensive than Sammamish, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
77% more expensive in Menlo Park
than in Sammamish, Washington
Sammamish, WA vs. Menlo Park, CA
Compared to Sammamish, Menlo Park is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  68.5% 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
  10.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  151.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  24.3% higher
  Commute
  3.7% lower
  Health
  33.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.7% lower