Richmond, Virginia vs. Somerset, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Somerset, New Jersey is 30.3% more expensive than Richmond, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $93,802 in Somerset, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Richmond, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Somerset, New Jersey is more expensive than Richmond, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
32% more expensive in Somerset
than in Richmond, Virginia
Richmond, VA vs. Somerset, NJ
Compared to Richmond, Somerset is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  30.3% 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
  7.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  46.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.7% higher
  Commute
  70.4% higher
  Health
  1.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.3% higher