Richmond, CA Cost of Living


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Richmond cost of living score
174.9
More expensive
74.9% higher
than the US average
16.7% higher
than the California average
Richmond, California gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 174.9, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 74.9% higher than the U.S. average and 16.7% lower than the average for California.

Richmond, CA

Housing costs in Richmond?
A typical home costs $615,900, which is 82.2% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 16.0% less expensive than the average California home, at $733,500. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Richmond costs $2,110 per month, which is 47.6% more than the national average of $1,430 and close to the state average of $2,150.

Can I afford Richmond?
To live comfortably in Richmond, California, a minimum annual income of $118,080 for a family, and $69,200 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Richmond?
Richmond is a great option for those looking for affordable living in the Bay Area with median housing values coming in just under $400K and monthly rent typically ranging from $1,000 - 1,200 depending upon desired amenities. Groceries also remain slightly below US averages due largely to local taxes & regulations while sales tax provisionally stands at 9%. Utility bills on the other hand tend to be lower than its neighboring cities thanks largely to its location near multiple mountain ranges & rivers.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesRichmondCaliforniaUnited States
  174.9149.9100.0
  108.6105.1100
  121.198.3100.0
  249.7234.8100.0
  $615,900$733,500$338,100
  89.7%102.4%100.0%
  133.2133.1100.0
  157.9118.7100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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I've lived in Richmond since 2014. I find that for proximity to the rest of the East Bay, Marin county, and San Francisco it's a tremendous location. We moved here from  More

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Over 4 years ago

Grown up around all my life, and lived for the past 3 years. Diverse in the worst kinda way (the way that will get you robbed or assaulted). The epicenter of the  More

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I've lived here for more than half of my life, and never want to leave. The weather is nearly perfect. The population is very racially diverse and people for the most  More

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