Richmond, California vs. Morro Bay, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Morro Bay, California is 1.6% cheaper than Richmond, California.

You would need a salary of $113,172 in Morro Bay, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Richmond, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Morro Bay, California is cheaper than Richmond, California
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
28% cheaper in Morro Bay
than in Richmond, California
Richmond, CA vs. Morro Bay, CA
Compared to Richmond, Morro Bay is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.6% 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
  0.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  22.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.9% lower
  Commute
  29.0% lower
  Health
  10.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.1% lower