Richmond, Kentucky vs. Menlo Park, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Menlo Park, California is 317.8% more expensive than Richmond, Kentucky.

You would need a salary of $417,765 in Menlo Park, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Richmond, Kentucky.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Menlo Park, California is more expensive than Richmond, Kentucky
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
893% more expensive in Menlo Park
than in Richmond, Kentucky
Richmond, KY vs. Menlo Park, CA
Compared to Richmond, Menlo Park is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  317.8% 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
  26.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1,239.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.4% lower
  Commute
  88.7% higher
  Health
  13.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  25.5% higher