Santa Rosa, California vs. Richmond, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Richmond, Virginia is 32.3% cheaper than Santa Rosa, California.

You would need a salary of $41,989 in Richmond, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Rosa, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Richmond, Virginia is cheaper than Santa Rosa, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
50% cheaper in Richmond
than in Santa Rosa, California
Santa Rosa, CA vs. Richmond, VA
Compared to Santa Rosa, Richmond is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  32.3% 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)
  63.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.2% lower
  Commute
  19.4% lower
  Health
  10.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.6% higher