San Antonio, Texas vs. Richmond, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Richmond, Virginia is 7.0% more expensive than San Antonio, Texas.

You would need a salary of $103,805 in Richmond, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in San Antonio, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Richmond, Virginia is more expensive than San Antonio, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
28% more expensive in Richmond
than in San Antonio, Texas
San Antonio, TX vs. Richmond, VA
Compared to San Antonio, Richmond is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.0% 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
  7.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  22.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.2% higher
  Commute
  15.9% lower
  Health
  3.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.4% higher