What is a pro or con of living in Menlo Park, Californiacompared to Ashburn, Virginia?

Median Home Cost is 252% more expensive in Menlo Park.

What salary do I need to live in Menlo Park, California copmared to Ashburn, Virginia?

A salary of $119,000 in Ashburn, Virginia should increase to $281,525 in Menlo Park, California (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

ASHBURN vs. MENLO PARK
Cost of Living Comparison

Ashburn, Virginia vs. Menlo Park, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Menlo Park, California is 136.6% more expensive than Ashburn, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $281,525 in Menlo Park, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Ashburn, Virginia.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Menlo Park, California is more expensive than Ashburn, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
252% more expensive in Menlo Park
than in Ashburn, Virginia

Ashburn, VA vs. Menlo Park, CA

Compared to Ashburn, Menlo Park is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

136.6% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

8.8% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

320.7% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

8.8% lower

Commute

9.2% higher

Health

15.1% higher

Taxes

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Personal

0.9% higher

Cost of Food

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Ashburn, Virginia vs. Menlo Park, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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