Pasadena, California vs. Richmond, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Richmond, Virginia is 48.3% cheaper than Pasadena, California.

You would need a salary of $48,490 in Richmond, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Pasadena, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Richmond, Virginia is cheaper than Pasadena, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
68% cheaper in Richmond
than in Pasadena, California
Pasadena, CA vs. Richmond, VA
Compared to Pasadena, Richmond is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  48.3% 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
  6.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  73.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.1% lower
  Commute
  46.3% lower
  Health
  14.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.6% higher