Richmond, Virginia vs. Lorain, Ohio

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lorain, Ohio is 26.2% cheaper than Richmond, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $36,889 in Lorain, Ohio to maintain the standard of living you have in Richmond, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lorain, Ohio is cheaper than Richmond, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
65% cheaper in Lorain
than in Richmond, Virginia
Richmond, VA vs. Lorain, OH
Compared to Richmond, Lorain is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  26.2% 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
  4.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  65.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.8% lower
  Commute
  12.6% lower
  Health
  14.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.0% lower