Vancouver, Washington vs. Menlo Park, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Menlo Park, California is 200.9% more expensive than Vancouver, Washington.

You would need a salary of $300,932 in Menlo Park, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Vancouver, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Menlo Park, California is more expensive than Vancouver, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
423% more expensive in Menlo Park
than in Vancouver, Washington
Vancouver, WA vs. Menlo Park, CA
Compared to Vancouver, Menlo Park is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  200.9% 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
  20.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  616.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  20.7% higher
  Commute
  10.7% higher
  Health
  29.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.4% higher