Richmond, Virginia vs. San Mateo, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Mateo, California is 160.8% more expensive than Richmond, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $312,924 in San Mateo, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Richmond, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Mateo, California is more expensive than Richmond, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
321% more expensive in San Mateo
than in Richmond, Virginia
Richmond, VA vs. San Mateo, CA
Compared to Richmond, San Mateo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  160.8% 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
  19.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  558.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.1% lower
  Commute
  71.7% higher
  Health
  18.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.5% higher