Richmond, Virginia vs. Carmichael, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Carmichael, California is 35.9% more expensive than Richmond, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $475,650 in Carmichael, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Richmond, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Carmichael, California is more expensive than Richmond, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
58% more expensive in Carmichael
than in Richmond, Virginia
Richmond, VA vs. Carmichael, CA
Compared to Richmond, Carmichael is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  35.9% 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
  8.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  94.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.8% lower
  Commute
  45.1% higher
  Health
  4.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.6% higher