La Plata, Maryland vs. Richmond, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Richmond, Virginia is 15.8% cheaper than La Plata, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $42,112 in Richmond, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in La Plata, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Richmond, Virginia is cheaper than La Plata, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
26% cheaper in Richmond
than in La Plata, Maryland
La Plata, MD vs. Richmond, VA
Compared to La Plata, Richmond is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.8% 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
  9.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  37.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.7% lower
  Commute
  20.1% lower
  Health
  16.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.5% lower