Fairfax, Virginia vs. Richmond, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Richmond, California is 6.1% more expensive than Fairfax, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $53,070 in Richmond, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Fairfax, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Richmond, California is more expensive than Fairfax, Virginia
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
13% more expensive in Richmond
than in Fairfax, Virginia
Fairfax, VA vs. Richmond, CA
Compared to Fairfax, Richmond is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.1% 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
  4.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  4.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.9% lower
  Commute
  4.4% higher
  Health
  17.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.6% lower