Columbus, Mississippi vs. Richmond, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Richmond, Virginia is 29.5% more expensive than Columbus, Mississippi.

You would need a salary of $64,757 in Richmond, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbus, Mississippi.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Richmond, Virginia is more expensive than Columbus, Mississippi
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
129% more expensive in Richmond
than in Columbus, Mississippi
Columbus, MS vs. Richmond, VA
Compared to Columbus, Richmond is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.5% 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
  0.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  67.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.7% higher
  Commute
  20.0% higher
  Health
  5.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.4% higher