Richmond, Virginia vs. Menlo Park, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Menlo Park, California is 269.5% more expensive than Richmond, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $242,107 in Menlo Park, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Richmond, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Menlo Park, California is more expensive than Richmond, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
657% more expensive in Menlo Park
than in Richmond, Virginia
Richmond, VA vs. Menlo Park, CA
Compared to Richmond, Menlo Park is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  269.5% 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
  24.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  960.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.1% lower
  Commute
  65.6% higher
  Health
  18.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.9% higher