Menlo Park, California vs. Seattle, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Seattle, Washington is 52.7% cheaper than Menlo Park, California.

You would need a salary of $189,017 in Seattle, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Menlo Park, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Seattle, Washington is cheaper than Menlo Park, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
66% cheaper in Seattle
than in Menlo Park, California
Menlo Park, CA vs. Seattle, WA
Compared to Menlo Park, Seattle is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  52.7% 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
  11.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  68.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  23.5% lower
  Commute
  0.6% lower
  Health
  24.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.9% higher