Palmer, Pennsylvania vs. Richmond, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Richmond, California is 55.7% more expensive than Palmer, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $77,871 in Richmond, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Palmer, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Richmond, California is more expensive than Palmer, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
90% more expensive in Richmond
than in Palmer, Pennsylvania
Palmer, PA vs. Richmond, CA
Compared to Palmer, Richmond is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  55.7% 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
  3.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  123.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.7% lower
  Commute
  29.1% higher
  Health
  17.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.4% higher