Washington, District of Columbia vs. Menlo Park, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Menlo Park, California is 135.8% more expensive than Washington, District of Columbia.

You would need a salary of $487,968 in Menlo Park, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Washington, District of Columbia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Menlo Park, California is more expensive than Washington, District of Columbia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
283% more expensive in Menlo Park
than in Washington, District of Columbia
Washington, DC vs. Menlo Park, CA
Compared to Washington, Menlo Park is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  135.8% 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
  7.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  308.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.2% lower
  Commute
  2.2% higher
  Health
  22.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.6% higher