Richmond, Virginia vs. Santa Clara, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Clara, California is 144.6% more expensive than Richmond, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $176,142 in Santa Clara, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Richmond, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Clara, California is more expensive than Richmond, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
339% more expensive in Santa Clara
than in Richmond, Virginia
Richmond, VA vs. Santa Clara, CA
Compared to Richmond, Santa Clara is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  144.6% 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
  18.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  502.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.0% lower
  Commute
  68.3% higher
  Health
  8.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.8% lower