Richmond, Virginia vs. San Jose, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Jose, California is 123.7% more expensive than Richmond, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $239,386 in San Jose, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Richmond, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Jose, California is more expensive than Richmond, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
262% more expensive in San Jose
than in Richmond, Virginia
Richmond, VA vs. San_Jose, CA
Compared to Richmond, San_Jose is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  123.7% 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
  16.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  368.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.1% lower
  Commute
  80.8% higher
  Health
  8.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.6% lower