Smithfield, West Virginia vs. Richmond, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Richmond, Virginia is 35.4% more expensive than Smithfield, West Virginia.

You would need a salary of $67,676 in Richmond, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Smithfield, West Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Richmond, Virginia is more expensive than Smithfield, West Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
262% more expensive in Richmond
than in Smithfield, West Virginia
Smithfield, WV vs. Richmond, VA
Compared to Smithfield, Richmond is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  35.4% 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
  2.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  409.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.5% higher
  Commute
  2.2% lower
  Health
  20.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.1% higher