Richmond, Virginia vs. Santa Clarita, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Clarita, California is 53.5% more expensive than Richmond, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $153,486 in Santa Clarita, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Richmond, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Clarita, California is more expensive than Richmond, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
132% more expensive in Santa Clarita
than in Richmond, Virginia
Richmond, VA vs. Santa Clarita, CA
Compared to Richmond, Santa Clarita is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  53.5% 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
  4.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  154.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.7% higher
  Commute
  49.3% higher
  Health
  7.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.5% lower