What is a pro or con of living in Johnson City, Tennesseecompared to Richmond, Virginia?

Median Home Cost is 28% cheaper in Johnson City.

What salary do I need to live in Johnson City, Tennessee copmared to Richmond, Virginia?

A salary of $100,000 in Richmond, Virginia could decrease to $85,224 in Johnson City, Tennessee (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

RICHMOND vs. JOHNSON CITY
Cost of Living Comparison

Richmond, Virginia vs. Johnson City, Tennessee

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Johnson City, Tennessee is 14.8% cheaper than Richmond, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $85,224 in Johnson City, Tennessee to maintain the standard of living you have in Richmond, Virginia.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Johnson City, Tennessee is cheaper than Richmond, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
28% cheaper in Johnson City
than in Richmond, Virginia

Richmond, VA vs. Johnson City, TN

Compared to Richmond, Johnson City is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

14.8% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

1.8% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

30.5% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

5.7% lower

Commute

12.0% lower

Health

3.3% lower

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

8.1% lower

Cost of Food

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Richmond, Virginia vs. Johnson City, Tennessee

Cost of Living Comparison

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Richmond, VA vs. Johnson City, TN

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