Arlington, Virginia vs. Menlo Park, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Menlo Park, California is 119.7% more expensive than Arlington, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $219,740 in Menlo Park, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Arlington, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Menlo Park, California is more expensive than Arlington, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
229% more expensive in Menlo Park
than in Arlington, Virginia
Arlington, VA vs. Menlo Park, CA
Compared to Arlington, Menlo Park is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  119.7% 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
  6.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  233.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.5% lower
  Commute
  12.9% higher
  Health
  16.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.8% higher