Richmond, Virginia vs. Los Angeles, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Los Angeles, California is 83.4% more expensive than Richmond, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $595,881 in Los Angeles, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Richmond, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Los Angeles, California is more expensive than Richmond, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
178% more expensive in Los Angeles
than in Richmond, Virginia
Richmond, VA vs. Los Angeles, CA
Compared to Richmond, Los Angeles is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  83.4% 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
  6.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  221.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.3% lower
  Commute
  98.0% higher
  Health
  9.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.9% lower