Cost of Living in East Richmond Heights, CA

Population 3,311 · California · Data vintage 2023

240

Cost Index
(100 = US avg)

Page updated: April 2026 · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year

Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Housing in East Richmond Heights sits 199% above the national median — $913,000 for the typical home — but median household incomes near $126,042 (69% above the US figure) soften the blow that similar pricing creates in lower-wage metros. At 8.7%, the local unemployment rate runs well above the US figure, pointing to structural rather than cyclical labor-market issues.

Geographically, East Richmond Heights is part of the immediate Richmond metro area. Median home values run roughly 40% higher than Richmond's $650,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 299

Rent 151

Scale: 100 = US national average. Green < 90, Red > 110.

About the Cost of Living in East Richmond Heights

The median home value in East Richmond Heights is $913,100 — 199% above the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,989/month, 51% higher than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $126,042/year is 69% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 8.7%, above the national average of 4.8%. California's top state income tax rate is 13.3% and the combined sales tax is 8.7%. Overall, East Richmond Heights has a cost of living index of 240 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 140% more expensive.

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East Richmond Heights has limited residential data

Detailed housing and income data is limited for this location. Here are the nearest cities with full cost of living data:

San Pablo, CA

Median home: $516,000

Rent: $1,890/mo

Income: $78,215

El Sobrante CDP (Contra Costa County), CA

Median home: $695,900

Rent: $2,245/mo

Income: $112,622

Richmond, CA

Median home: $650,100

Rent: $1,895/mo

Income: $90,038

Albany, CA

Median home: $1,188,600

Rent: $2,389/mo

Income: $135,927

Pinole, CA

Median home: $697,100

Rent: $2,738/mo

Income: $120,833

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value

$913,100

199% above avg

Median Rent

$1,989/mo

51% above avg

Price-to-Rent Ratio

38.3x

Favors renting

Property Tax Rate

0.7%

Effective rate

HUD Fair Market Rents by Bedroom

Studio

$1,195

1 BR

$1,241

2 BR

$1,544

3 BR

$2,163

4 BR

$2,556

Owner-occupied 83.7%

Renter-occupied 16.3%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent

$1,989

Groceries national estimate

$400

Utilities local estimate

$88

Transportation local gas prices

$126

Estimated Total $2,603/mo

Estimates based on median data and national averages. Actual costs vary.

🛒 Food & Groceries

National BLS average prices (2023). Local prices may vary.

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Eggs (dozen)

$0.548

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White Bread (lb)

$1.912

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Ground Beef (lb)

$5.61

🚗 Transportation

Avg Commute

37.1 min

37% above avg

Gas Price

$3.145/gal

0% below avg

Work From Home

28.4%

Commute Mode

Drove alone

55.6%

Carpooled

3.7%

Public transit

9.6%

Walked

0.9%

Bicycle

1.2%

Work from home

28.4%

⚡ Utilities

Electricity

$0.176/kWh

0% below avg

📋 Taxes

State Income Tax 13.3%

Total Sales Tax 8.7%

State rate 7.3%

Avg local rate 1.4%

Property Tax 0.7%

💼 Income & Employment

Median Household Income

$126,042

69% above avg

Per Capita Income

$66,004

Unemployment Rate

8.7%

81% above avg

Poverty Rate

5.1%

Labor Force Participation

74.5%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 31.6%

Graduate degree 27.6%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 46.5

Male median age 44.9

Female median age 52.7

💨 Air Quality

EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data

Median AQI 51 — Moderate

47.4%

Good air days/yr

110

Max AQI recorded

270

PM2.5 days

Ozone days

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in East Richmond Heights, CA?

East Richmond Heights has a cost index of 240 (100 = national average). It is 140% above the national average.

What is average rent in East Richmond Heights, CA?

The median gross rent in East Richmond Heights is $1,989 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in East Richmond Heights?

The median home value in East Richmond Heights is $913,100 according to 2023 Census ACS data.

What is the median income in East Richmond Heights?

The median household income in East Richmond Heights is $126,042 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in East Richmond Heights, CA?

The combined state and local sales tax rate in East Richmond Heights is 8.7%. The California state income tax top rate is 13.3%.

Is East Richmond Heights, CA affordable?

East Richmond Heights is above average in cost of living, with an index of 240 — about 140% higher than the national average.

East Richmond Heights at a Glance

Population: 3,311
Median Income: $126,042
Home Value: $913,100
Median Rent: $1,989/mo
Unemployment: 8.7%
Sales Tax: 8.7%

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