salaryRichmond is 13% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Santa Clarita to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,644
$3,027
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,520
$2,662
💵 Families earn per year
$69,657
$132,722
🔑 Buying a house
$353,000
$784,700
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
97.9
110.7
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,150
$6,890
⚡ Electric bill per month
$141
$166
👥 People living there
229,359
230,221
Commute to work
21.7 min
34.1 min
College degree
45.6%
39.8%
Own their home
43.5%
71.8%
Below poverty line
18.2%
7.4%
Unemployment
5.7%
5.6%
Bottom line
- Pick Richmond for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 2 more.
- Pick Santa Clarita for higher incomes, less poverty, lower unemployment.
Frequently asked questions
Is Richmond or Santa Clarita cheaper to live in?
Richmond is about 13% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,644 a month there versus $3,027 in Santa Clarita.
What salary do I need in Santa Clarita to match $60,000 in Richmond?
About $67,886 a year gives the same standard of living in Santa Clarita.
Where do people earn more, Richmond or Santa Clarita?
The typical household earns $69,657 in Richmond and $132,722 in Santa Clarita, 48% more in Santa Clarita.
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