Walnut Creek, California vs. Richmond, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Richmond, Virginia is 51.4% cheaper than Walnut Creek, California.

You would need a salary of $36,438 in Richmond, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Walnut Creek, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Richmond, Virginia is cheaper than Walnut Creek, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
68% cheaper in Richmond
than in Walnut Creek, California
Walnut Creek, CA vs. Richmond, VA
Compared to Walnut Creek, Richmond is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  51.4% 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
  12.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  75.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.6% lower
  Commute
  34.5% lower
  Health
  18.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.6% lower