Naperville, Illinois vs. Richmond, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Richmond, Virginia is 21.1% cheaper than Naperville, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $143,598 in Richmond, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Naperville, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Richmond, Virginia is cheaper than Naperville, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
33% cheaper in Richmond
than in Naperville, Illinois
Naperville, IL vs. Richmond, VA
Compared to Naperville, Richmond is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.1% 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
  3.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  46.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.8% higher
  Commute
  34.2% lower
  Health
  5.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.2% lower