Richmond, Virginia vs. Smithfield, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Smithfield, North Carolina is 11.0% cheaper than Richmond, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $66,727 in Smithfield, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Richmond, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Smithfield, North Carolina is cheaper than Richmond, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
13% cheaper in Smithfield
than in Richmond, Virginia
Richmond, VA vs. Smithfield, NC
Compared to Richmond, Smithfield is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.0% 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
  2.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  29.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.4% higher
  Commute
  14.6% lower
  Health
  0.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.9% lower