Richmond, Virginia vs. Queens, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Queens, New York is 75.1% more expensive than Richmond, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $367,740 in Queens, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Richmond, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Queens, New York is more expensive than Richmond, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
128% more expensive in Queens
than in Richmond, Virginia
Richmond, VA vs. Queens, NY
Compared to Richmond, Queens is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  75.1% 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
  18.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  181.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  51.2% higher
  Commute
  125.7% higher
  Health
  27.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.2% higher