Richmond, Virginia vs. Mountain View, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mountain View, California is 190.1% more expensive than Richmond, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $185,673 in Mountain View, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Richmond, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mountain View, California is more expensive than Richmond, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
442% more expensive in Mountain View
than in Richmond, Virginia
Richmond, VA vs. Mountain View, CA
Compared to Richmond, Mountain View is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  190.1% 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
  22.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  732.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.4% lower
  Commute
  66.0% higher
  Health
  8.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.4% lower