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Overall prices in the San Jose, CA metro were 110.4 vs 97.9 in Richmond, VA in 2024 (US = 100), so San Jose is 12.8% more expensive than Richmond; housing rents differ by 114% (211.9 vs 99.1). A $75,000 income in San Jose buys about what $66,466 buys in Richmond, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | San Jose | Richmond | San Jose vs Richmond |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 110.4 | 97.9 | +12.8% |
| Goods | 105.2 | 96.8 | +8.7% |
| Housing (rents) | 211.9 | 99.1 | +113.7% |
| Utilities | 156.7 | 89.2 | +75.6% |
| Other services | 100.3 | 98.6 | +1.7% |
| All items, 2008 | 119.3 | 98.1 | +21.6% |
| $50,000 in San Jose equals in Richmond | $44,311 | ||
| $100,000 in San Jose equals in Richmond | $88,621 | ||
| $150,000 in San Jose equals in Richmond | $132,932 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.