Montgomery, Alabama vs. Richmond, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Richmond, California is 103.5% more expensive than Montgomery, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $140,410 in Richmond, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Montgomery, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Richmond, California is more expensive than Montgomery, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
386% more expensive in Richmond
than in Montgomery, Alabama
Montgomery, AL vs. Richmond, CA
Compared to Montgomery, Richmond is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  103.5% higher
      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
  16.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  524.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.9% lower
  Commute
  63.6% higher
  Health
  0.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.5% higher