Richmond, Virginia vs. West Menlo Park, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in West Menlo Park, California is 301.1% more expensive than Richmond, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $300,858 in West Menlo Park, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Richmond, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West 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
609% more expensive in West Menlo Park
than in Richmond, Virginia
Richmond, VA vs. West Menlo Park, CA
Compared to Richmond, West Menlo Park is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  301.1% 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)
  1,149.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.2% lower
  Commute
  71.6% higher
  Health
  18.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.4% higher