Linden, New Jersey vs. Richmond, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Richmond, California is 29.5% more expensive than Linden, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $64,733 in Richmond, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Linden, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Richmond, California is more expensive than Linden, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
46% more expensive in Richmond
than in Linden, New Jersey
Linden, NJ vs. Richmond, CA
Compared to Linden, Richmond is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.5% 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
  4.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  89.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  22.1% lower
  Commute
  6.6% lower
  Health
  24.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.3% higher