Kingsport, Tennessee vs. Richmond, Kentucky

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Richmond, Kentucky is 6.9% more expensive than Kingsport, Tennessee.

You would need a salary of $213,836 in Richmond, Kentucky to maintain the standard of living you have in Kingsport, Tennessee.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Richmond, Kentucky is more expensive than Kingsport, Tennessee
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
23% more expensive in Richmond
than in Kingsport, Tennessee
Kingsport, TN vs. Richmond, KY
Compared to Kingsport, Richmond is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.9% 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
  1.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  28.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.8% higher
  Commute
  9.4% lower
  Health
  6.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.0% lower