Richmond, Virginia vs. Seattle, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Seattle, Washington is 74.6% more expensive than Richmond, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $148,418 in Seattle, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Richmond, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Seattle, Washington is more expensive than Richmond, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
151% more expensive in Seattle
than in Richmond, Virginia
Richmond, VA vs. Seattle, WA
Compared to Richmond, Seattle is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  74.6% 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
  10.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  233.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  30.4% lower
  Commute
  64.7% higher
  Health
  11.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.9% higher