Providence, Rhode Island vs. West Menlo Park, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in West Menlo Park, California is 256.6% more expensive than Providence, Rhode Island.

You would need a salary of $267,461 in West Menlo Park, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Providence, Rhode Island.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West Menlo Park, California is more expensive than Providence, Rhode Island
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
561% more expensive in West Menlo Park
than in Providence, Rhode Island
Providence, RI vs. West Menlo Park, CA
Compared to Providence, West Menlo Park is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  256.6% 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
  16.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1,172.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  20.5% lower
  Commute
  28.6% higher
  Health
  34.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.1% lower

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