Seattle, Washington vs. Menlo Park, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Menlo Park, California is 111.6% more expensive than Seattle, Washington.

You would need a salary of $465,566 in Menlo Park, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Seattle, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Menlo Park, California is more expensive than Seattle, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
200% more expensive in Menlo Park
than in Seattle, Washington
Seattle, WA vs. Menlo Park, CA
Compared to Seattle, Menlo Park is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  111.6% 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
  12.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  218.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  30.7% higher
  Commute
  0.6% higher
  Health
  33.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.9% lower