Richmond, Virginia vs. Carpinteria, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Carpinteria, California is 97.4% more expensive than Richmond, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $98,699 in Carpinteria, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Richmond, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Carpinteria, California is more expensive than Richmond, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
268% more expensive in Carpinteria
than in Richmond, Virginia
Richmond, VA vs. Carpinteria, CA
Compared to Richmond, Carpinteria is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  97.4% 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
  13.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  295.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.3% lower
  Commute
  28.7% higher
  Health
  14.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.9% lower