salaryRichmond is 14% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in San Diego to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,644
$3,011
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,520
$2,589
💵 Families earn per year
$69,657
$116,561
🔑 Buying a house
$353,000
$906,700
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
97.9
111.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,150
$5,945
⚡ Electric bill per month
$141
$131
👥 People living there
229,359
1,389,526
Commute to work
21.7 min
23.5 min
College degree
45.6%
51%
Own their home
43.5%
47.3%
Below poverty line
18.2%
11%
Unemployment
5.7%
6%
Bottom line
- Pick Richmond for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 2 more.
- Pick San Diego for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Richmond | San Diego | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Police Officer | $62,720 | $110,400 | +76% in San Diego |
| Elementary School Teacher | $61,290 | $97,000 | +58% in San Diego |
| Registered Nurse | $93,580 | $139,520 | +49% in San Diego |
| Carpenter | $51,870 | $73,200 | +41% in San Diego |
| Physician Assistant | $126,810 | $165,160 | +30% in San Diego |
| Nurse Practitioner | $127,820 | $163,860 | +28% in San Diego |
| HVAC Technician | $59,130 | $74,880 | +27% in San Diego |
| Restaurant Cook | $37,080 | $46,440 | +25% in San Diego |
Frequently asked questions
Is Richmond or San Diego cheaper to live in?
Richmond is about 14% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,644 a month there versus $3,011 in San Diego.
What salary do I need in San Diego to match $60,000 in Richmond?
About $68,602 a year gives the same standard of living in San Diego.
Where do people earn more, Richmond or San Diego?
The typical household earns $69,657 in Richmond and $116,561 in San Diego, 40% more in San Diego.