La Mesa, California vs. Richmond, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Richmond, Virginia is 37.0% cheaper than La Mesa, California.

You would need a salary of $40,934 in Richmond, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in La Mesa, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Richmond, Virginia is cheaper than La Mesa, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
55% cheaper in Richmond
than in La Mesa, California
La Mesa, CA vs. Richmond, VA
Compared to La Mesa, Richmond is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  37.0% 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
  10.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  61.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.2% lower
  Commute
  30.4% lower
  Health
  11.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.2% higher