Richmond, Virginia vs. Pontiac, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Pontiac, Michigan is 13.2% cheaper than Richmond, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $86,785 in Pontiac, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Richmond, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Pontiac, Michigan is cheaper than Richmond, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
67% cheaper in Pontiac
than in Richmond, Virginia
Richmond, VA vs. Pontiac, MI
Compared to Richmond, Pontiac is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.2% 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
  8.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  67.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.7% higher
  Commute
  57.6% higher
  Health
  19.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.6% higher