Garden City, New York vs. Richmond, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Richmond, Virginia is 49.8% cheaper than Garden City, New York.

You would need a salary of $142,946 in Richmond, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Garden City, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Richmond, Virginia is cheaper than Garden City, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
66% cheaper in Richmond
than in Garden City, New York
Garden City, NY vs. Richmond, VA
Compared to Garden City, Richmond is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  49.8% 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
  13.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  76.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  20.9% lower
  Commute
  50.9% lower
  Health
  21.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.7% lower