Federal Way, Washington vs. Menlo Park, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Menlo Park, California is 164.8% more expensive than Federal Way, Washington.

You would need a salary of $198,602 in Menlo Park, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Federal Way, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Menlo Park, California is more expensive than Federal Way, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
356% more expensive in Menlo Park
than in Federal Way, Washington
Federal Way, WA vs. Menlo Park, CA
Compared to Federal Way, Menlo Park is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  164.8% 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
  20.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  536.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  27.5% higher
  Commute
  7.0% lower
  Health
  33.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.7% lower

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