What is a pro or con of living in Elk Grove, Californiacompared to Richmond, Texas?

Median Home Cost is 63% more expensive in Elk Grove.

What salary do I need to live in Elk Grove, California copmared to Richmond, Texas?

A salary of $50,000 in Richmond, Texas should increase to $63,687 in Elk Grove, California (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

RICHMOND vs. ELK GROVE
Cost of Living Comparison

Richmond, Texas vs. Elk Grove, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Elk Grove, California is 27.4% more expensive than Richmond, Texas.

You would need a salary of $63,687 in Elk Grove, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Richmond, Texas.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Elk Grove, California is more expensive than Richmond, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
63% more expensive in Elk Grove
than in Richmond, Texas

Richmond, TX vs. Elk Grove, CA

Compared to Richmond, Elk Grove is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

27.4% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

7.3% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

68.7% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

5.0% lower

Commute

7.9% higher

Health

6.9% higher

Taxes

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Personal

0.9% higher

Cost of Food

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Richmond, Texas vs. Elk Grove, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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Richmond, TX vs. Elk Grove, CA

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