Chico, California vs. Richmond, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Richmond, Virginia is 16.1% cheaper than Chico, California.

You would need a salary of $41,965 in Richmond, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Chico, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Richmond, Virginia is cheaper than Chico, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
25% cheaper in Richmond
than in Chico, California
Chico, CA vs. Richmond, VA
Compared to Chico, Richmond is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.1% lower
      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
  3.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  41.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.7% lower
  Commute
  1.6% lower
  Health
  17.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.0% higher