Richmond, Virginia vs. East Palo Alto, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in East Palo Alto, California is 92.0% more expensive than Richmond, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $97,916 in East Palo Alto, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Richmond, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, East Palo Alto, California is more expensive than Richmond, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
190% more expensive in East Palo Alto
than in Richmond, Virginia
Richmond, VA vs. East Palo Alto, CA
Compared to Richmond, East Palo Alto is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  92.0% 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
  22.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  354.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.1% lower
  Commute
  65.4% higher
  Health
  18.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.0% higher