Riverside, California vs. Richmond, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Richmond, Virginia is 28.3% cheaper than Riverside, California.

You would need a salary of $35,831 in Richmond, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Riverside, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Richmond, Virginia is cheaper than Riverside, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
44% cheaper in Richmond
than in Riverside, California
Riverside, CA vs. Richmond, VA
Compared to Riverside, Richmond is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.3% lower
      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
  2.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  47.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.7% lower
  Commute
  42.8% lower
  Health
  13.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.2% lower