San Diego, California vs. Richmond, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Richmond, Virginia is 40.1% cheaper than San Diego, California.

You would need a salary of $103,230 in Richmond, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in San Diego, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Richmond, Virginia is cheaper than San Diego, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
60% cheaper in Richmond
than in San Diego, California
San Diego, CA vs. Richmond, VA
Compared to San Diego, Richmond is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  40.1% lower
      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
  10.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  66.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.8% lower
  Commute
  30.5% lower
  Health
  11.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.2% lower