Raleigh, North Carolina vs. Richmond, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Richmond, Virginia is 6.2% cheaper than Raleigh, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $142,648 in Richmond, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Raleigh, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Richmond, Virginia is cheaper than Raleigh, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
23% cheaper in Richmond
than in Raleigh, North Carolina
Raleigh, NC vs. Richmond, VA
Compared to Raleigh, Richmond is:
  Homeowner
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  6.2% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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  Renter
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  Food
  2.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  21.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  0.2% lower
  Commute
  5.8% lower
  Health
  4.6% higher
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  Personal
  7.4% higher
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