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PALO ALTO vs. RICHMOND
Cost of Living Comparison
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Palo Alto, California vs. Richmond, Virginia
Cost of Living Comparison
The cost of living in Richmond, Virginia is
77.8%
cheaper
than Palo Alto, California.
You would need a salary of
$11,102
in Richmond, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Palo Alto, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Richmond, Virginia is
cheaper
than Palo Alto, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
89% cheaper in Richmond
than in Palo Alto, California
Palo Alto, CA vs. Richmond, VA
Compared to Palo Alto, Richmond is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
77.8% lower
Child Care
, Taxes not Considered
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Renter
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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Food
21.2% lower
Housing (Homeowner)
92.7% lower
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
10.0% higher
Commute
40.6% lower
Health
7.9% lower
Taxes
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Personal
0.5% lower
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