What is a pro or con of living in Richmond, Californiacompared to San Jose, California?

Median Home Cost is 47% cheaper in Richmond.

What salary do I need to live in Richmond, California copmared to San Jose, California?

A salary of $50,000 in San Jose, California could decrease to $36,581 in Richmond, California (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

SAN_JOSE vs. RICHMOND
Cost of Living Comparison

San Jose, California vs. Richmond, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Richmond, California is 26.8% cheaper than San Jose, California.

You would need a salary of $36,581 in Richmond, California to maintain the standard of living you have in San Jose, California.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Richmond, California is cheaper than San Jose, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
47% cheaper in Richmond
than in San Jose, California

San_Jose, CA vs. Richmond, CA

Compared to San_Jose, Richmond is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

26.8% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

4.5% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

47.6% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

7.3% lower

Commute

11.8% lower

Health

12.4% higher

Taxes

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Personal

5.1% higher

Cost of Food

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San Jose, California vs. Richmond, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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