What is a pro or con of living in Kensington, Californiacompared to Richmond, Virginia?

Median Home Cost is 271% more expensive in Kensington.

What salary do I need to live in Kensington, California copmared to Richmond, Virginia?

A salary of $70,000 in Richmond, Virginia should increase to $184,870 in Kensington, California (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

RICHMOND vs. KENSINGTON
Cost of Living Comparison

Richmond, Virginia vs. Kensington, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Kensington, California is 164.1% more expensive than Richmond, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $184,870 in Kensington, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Richmond, Virginia.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Kensington, California is more expensive than Richmond, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
271% more expensive in Kensington
than in Richmond, Virginia

Richmond, VA vs. Kensington, CA

Compared to Richmond, Kensington is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

164.1% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

18.1% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

426.5% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

0.3% lower

Commute

60.6% higher

Health

22.1% higher

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

5.3% higher

Cost of Food

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Richmond, Virginia vs. Kensington, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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Richmond, VA vs. Kensington, CA

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