Forked River, New Jersey vs. Richmond, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Richmond, Virginia is 9.2% cheaper than Forked River, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $59,041 in Richmond, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Forked River, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Richmond, Virginia is cheaper than Forked River, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
10% cheaper in Richmond
than in Forked River, New Jersey
Forked River, NJ vs. Richmond, VA
Compared to Forked River, Richmond is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.2% lower
      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
  5.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  8.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.1% lower
  Commute
  26.9% lower
  Health
  1.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.9% lower