Richmond, Virginia vs. Oakland, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Oakland, California is 83.7% more expensive than Richmond, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $95,505 in Oakland, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Richmond, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Oakland, California is more expensive than Richmond, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
150% more expensive in Oakland
than in Richmond, Virginia
Richmond, VA vs. Oakland, CA
Compared to Richmond, Oakland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  83.7% 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
  13.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  241.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.7% lower
  Commute
  50.7% higher
  Health
  17.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.9% higher