salaryRichmond is 12% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Richmond to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$2,987
$1,644
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$2,696
$1,520
💵 Families earn per year
$130,411
$69,657
🔑 Buying a house
$1,100,000
$353,000
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
110.7
97.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$6,234
$3,150
⚡ Electric bill per month
$108
$141
👥 People living there
195,240
229,359
Commute to work
28.4 min
21.7 min
College degree
49%
45.6%
Own their home
55.4%
43.5%
Below poverty line
7.8%
18.2%
Unemployment
5.4%
5.7%
Bottom line
- Pick Huntington Beach for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
- Pick Richmond for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
Frequently asked questions
Is Huntington Beach or Richmond cheaper to live in?
Richmond is about 12% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,644 a month there versus $2,987 in Huntington Beach.
What salary do I need in Richmond to match $60,000 in Huntington Beach?
About $53,030 a year gives the same standard of living in Richmond.
Where do people earn more, Huntington Beach or Richmond?
The typical household earns $130,411 in Huntington Beach and $69,657 in Richmond, 87% more in Huntington Beach.
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