Richmond, Virginia vs. Sonoma, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sonoma, California is 76.7% more expensive than Richmond, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $141,353 in Sonoma, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Richmond, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sonoma, California is more expensive than Richmond, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
177% more expensive in Sonoma
than in Richmond, Virginia
Richmond, VA vs. Sonoma, CA
Compared to Richmond, Sonoma is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  76.7% 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
  13.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  245.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.7% higher
  Commute
  30.1% higher
  Health
  12.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.2% lower