Fayetteville, North Carolina vs. Richmond, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Richmond, Virginia is 17.2% more expensive than Fayetteville, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $46,878 in Richmond, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Fayetteville, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Richmond, Virginia is more expensive than Fayetteville, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
73% more expensive in Richmond
than in Fayetteville, North Carolina
Fayetteville, NC vs. Richmond, VA
Compared to Fayetteville, Richmond is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.2% 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
  4.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  106.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.5% higher
  Commute
  8.3% higher
  Health
  13.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.3% lower