Cost of Living Calculator - Richmond, Virginia vs Alameda, California


The cost of living in Alameda, California is 118.5% more expensive than Richmond, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $163,892 in Alameda, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Richmond, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Alameda, California is more expensive than Richmond, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
260% more expensive in Alameda
than in Richmond, Virginia
Richmond, VA vs Alameda, CA
Compared to Richmond, Alameda is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  118.5% 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
  14.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  360.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.6% lower
  Commute
  50.2% higher
  Health
  17.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.5% higher

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