Santa Clara, California vs. Richmond, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Richmond, Virginia is 59.1% cheaper than Santa Clara, California.

You would need a salary of $61,314 in Richmond, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Clara, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Richmond, Virginia is cheaper than Santa Clara, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
77% cheaper in Richmond
than in Santa Clara, California
Santa Clara, CA vs. Richmond, VA
Compared to Santa Clara, Richmond is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  59.1% 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
  15.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  83.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.0% higher
  Commute
  40.6% lower
  Health
  7.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.8% higher