San Carlos, California vs. Richmond, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Richmond, California is 50.8% cheaper than San Carlos, California.

You would need a salary of $24,593 in Richmond, California to maintain the standard of living you have in San Carlos, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Richmond, California is cheaper than San Carlos, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
70% cheaper in Richmond
than in San Carlos, California
San_Carlos, CA vs. Richmond, CA
Compared to San_Carlos, Richmond is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  50.8% 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
  9.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  71.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.7% lower
  Commute
  7.6% lower
  Health
  3.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.3% lower