Richmond, Virginia vs. Lanham, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lanham, Maryland is 25.1% more expensive than Richmond, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $187,617 in Lanham, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Richmond, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lanham, Maryland is more expensive than Richmond, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
17% more expensive in Lanham
than in Richmond, Virginia
Richmond, VA vs. Lanham, MD
Compared to Richmond, Lanham is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.1% 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
  10.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  47.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.3% higher
  Commute
  67.3% higher
  Health
  12.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.1% higher