Santa Clarita, California vs. Richmond, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Richmond, Virginia is 34.8% cheaper than Santa Clarita, California.

You would need a salary of $128,351 in Richmond, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Clarita, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Richmond, Virginia is cheaper than Santa Clarita, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
57% cheaper in Richmond
than in Santa Clarita, California
Santa Clarita, CA vs. Richmond, VA
Compared to Santa Clarita, Richmond is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  34.8% 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
  3.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  60.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.3% lower
  Commute
  33.0% lower
  Health
  8.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.5% higher