Richmond, California vs. Sacramento, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sacramento, California is 22.7% cheaper than Richmond, California.

You would need a salary of $78,851 in Sacramento, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Richmond, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sacramento, California is cheaper than Richmond, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
30% cheaper in Sacramento
than in Richmond, California
Richmond, CA vs. Sacramento, CA
Compared to Richmond, Sacramento is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.7% 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
  3.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  37.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.7% higher
  Commute
  9.2% lower
  Health
  14.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.6% lower