Montvale, New Jersey vs. Richmond, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Richmond, Virginia is 36.4% cheaper than Montvale, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $34,321 in Richmond, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Montvale, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Richmond, Virginia is cheaper than Montvale, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
53% cheaper in Richmond
than in Montvale, New Jersey
Montvale, NJ vs. Richmond, VA
Compared to Montvale, Richmond is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  36.4% 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
  9.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  62.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.1% lower
  Commute
  43.3% lower
  Health
  1.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.3% lower