Cost of Living Calculator - El Cajon, California vs Richmond, Virginia


The cost of living in Richmond, Virginia is 35.2% cheaper than El Cajon, California.

You would need a salary of $48,643 in Richmond, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in El Cajon, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Richmond, Virginia is cheaper than El Cajon, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
55% cheaper in Richmond
than in El Cajon, California
El Cajon, CA vs Richmond, VA
Compared to El Cajon, Richmond is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  35.2% 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
  9.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  58.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.6% lower
  Commute
  33.1% lower
  Health
  11.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.9% higher

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