Menlo Park, California vs. Washington, District of Columbia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Washington, District of Columbia is 57.6% cheaper than Menlo Park, California.

You would need a salary of $106,026 in Washington, District of Columbia to maintain the standard of living you have in Menlo Park, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Washington, District of Columbia is cheaper than Menlo Park, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
73% cheaper in Washington
than in Menlo Park, California
Menlo Park, CA vs. Washington, DC
Compared to Menlo Park, Washington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  57.6% 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
  6.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  75.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.9% higher
  Commute
  2.2% lower
  Health
  18.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.2% lower