Richmond, Virginia vs. Santa Monica, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Monica, California is 182.9% more expensive than Richmond, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $198,054 in Santa Monica, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Richmond, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Monica, California is more expensive than Richmond, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
406% more expensive in Santa Monica
than in Richmond, Virginia
Richmond, VA vs. Santa Monica, CA
Compared to Richmond, Santa Monica is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  182.9% 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
  13.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  692.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.3% lower
  Commute
  85.4% higher
  Health
  9.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.4% lower