Richmond, Virginia vs. Pacifica, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Pacifica, California is 131.1% more expensive than Richmond, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $115,557 in Pacifica, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Richmond, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Pacifica, California is more expensive than Richmond, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
287% more expensive in Pacifica
than in Richmond, Virginia
Richmond, VA vs. Pacifica, CA
Compared to Richmond, Pacifica is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  131.1% 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
  15.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  393.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.4% lower
  Commute
  78.4% higher
  Health
  18.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.6% higher