Abilene, Texas vs. Richmond, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Richmond, Virginia is 21.2% more expensive than Abilene, Texas.

You would need a salary of $110,279 in Richmond, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Abilene, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Richmond, Virginia is more expensive than Abilene, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
88% more expensive in Richmond
than in Abilene, Texas
Abilene, TX vs. Richmond, VA
Compared to Abilene, Richmond is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.2% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  6.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  77.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.3% lower
  Commute
  21.9% higher
  Health
  14.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.1% higher