Yakima, Washington vs. Menlo Park, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Menlo Park, California is 282.2% more expensive than Yakima, Washington.

You would need a salary of $191,119 in Menlo Park, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Yakima, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Menlo Park, California is more expensive than Yakima, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
682% more expensive in Menlo Park
than in Yakima, Washington
Yakima, WA vs. Menlo Park, CA
Compared to Yakima, Menlo Park is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  282.2% 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
  23.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  880.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.8% higher
  Commute
  63.5% higher
  Health
  35.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  23.1% higher