Side-by-side
Salinas vs Richmond
Scored for a 1-person household earning $6,700/mo gross. Green cells mark the best value in each row.
| Metric | Salinas, CA46 | Richmond, VA55 |
|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 46 | 55 |
| Affordability | 50 | 80 |
| Housing | 12 | 33 |
| Jobs | 22 | 42 |
| Safety | 56 | 36 |
| Climate | 100 | 100 |
| Amenities | 30 | 27 |
| Est. monthly cost | $5,138 | $4,197 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $2,232 | $1,507 |
| Median home value | $610,900 | $328,100 |
| Median HH income | $89,150 | $62,671 |
| Unemployment | 6.5% | 4.2% |
| Population | 162K | 227.6K |
| Summer high / winter low | 71° / 41° | 90° / 28° |
| Sunny days / yr | 313 | 225 |