Richmond, Virginia vs. Boone, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Boone, North Carolina is 0.9% more expensive than Richmond, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $171,592 in Boone, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Richmond, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Boone, North Carolina is more expensive than Richmond, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
28% more expensive in Boone
than in Richmond, Virginia
Richmond, VA vs. Boone, NC
Compared to Richmond, Boone is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  0.9% 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
  1.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  21.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.8% lower
  Commute
  32.0% lower
  Health
  26.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.9% lower