| | Richmond, VA | Cary, NC | United States |
| Overall | 95.2 | 105.8 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 98.0 | 103.2 | 100 |
| Health | 99.2 | 94.8 | 100 |
| Housing | 96.9 | 157.0 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $327,100 | $574,400 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 9,890.0% | 9,750.0% | 10,000.0% |
| Transportation | 83.5 | 86.4 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 136.2 | 110.0 | 100 |
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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