Richmond, Virginia vs. San Diego, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Diego, California is 66.9% more expensive than Richmond, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $125,182 in San Diego, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Richmond, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Diego, California is more expensive than Richmond, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
154% more expensive in San Diego
than in Richmond, Virginia
Richmond, VA vs. San Diego, CA
Compared to Richmond, San Diego is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  66.9% 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
  11.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  201.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.9% higher
  Commute
  44.0% higher
  Health
  10.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.2% higher