Albuquerque, New Mexico vs. Richmond, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Richmond, Virginia is 5.8% more expensive than Albuquerque, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $95,253 in Richmond, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Richmond, Virginia is more expensive than Albuquerque, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
6% more expensive in Richmond
than in Albuquerque, New Mexico
Albuquerque, NM vs. Richmond, VA
Compared to Albuquerque, Richmond is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.8% 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
  2.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  5.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.7% higher
  Commute
  6.6% lower
  Health
  24.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.5% higher