Richmond, California vs. Orinda, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Orinda, California is 126.5% more expensive than Richmond, California.

You would need a salary of $169,882 in Orinda, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Richmond, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Orinda, California is more expensive than Richmond, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
220% more expensive in Orinda
than in Richmond, California
Richmond, CA vs. Orinda, CA
Compared to Richmond, Orinda is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  126.5% 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
  8.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  205.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.8% higher
  Commute
  2.9% lower
  Health
  0.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.1% higher