Phoenix, Arizona vs. Richmond, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Richmond, California is 44.7% more expensive than Phoenix, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $195,359 in Richmond, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Phoenix, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Richmond, California is more expensive than Phoenix, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
49% more expensive in Richmond
than in Phoenix, Arizona
Phoenix, AZ vs. Richmond, CA
Compared to Phoenix, Richmond is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  44.7% 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
  11.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  119.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.9% lower
  Commute
  13.0% higher
  Health
  30.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.0% higher