What is a pro or con of living in Richmond, Californiacompared to Washington, District of Columbia?

Health is 26% more expensive in Richmond.

What salary do I need to live in Richmond, California copmared to Washington, District of Columbia?

A salary of $100,000 in Washington, District of Columbia should increase to $104,449 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.

WASHINGTON vs. RICHMOND
Cost of Living Comparison

Washington, District of Columbia vs. Richmond, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Richmond, California is 4.4% more expensive than Washington, District of Columbia.

You would need a salary of $104,449 in Richmond, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Washington, District of Columbia.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Richmond, California is more expensive than Washington, District of Columbia
• Health is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Health
26% more expensive in Richmond
than in Washington, District of Columbia

Washington, DC vs. Richmond, CA

Compared to Washington, Richmond is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

4.4% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

4.8% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

5.6% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

15.4% lower

Commute

1.6% lower

Health

26.8% higher

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

4.2% higher

Cost of Food

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Washington, District of Columbia vs. Richmond, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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Washington, DC vs. Richmond, CA

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