Menlo Park, California vs. Redmond, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Redmond, Washington is 45.6% cheaper than Menlo Park, California.

You would need a salary of $27,218 in Redmond, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Menlo Park, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Redmond, Washington is cheaper than Menlo Park, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
52% cheaper in Redmond
than in Menlo Park, California
Menlo Park, CA vs. Redmond, WA
Compared to Menlo Park, Redmond is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  45.6% lower
      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
  10.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  63.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  20.7% lower
  Commute
  7.5% lower
  Health
  24.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.7% higher