Southern Gateway, Virginia vs. Richmond, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Richmond, Virginia is 24.5% cheaper than Southern Gateway, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $37,745 in Richmond, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Southern Gateway, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Richmond, Virginia is cheaper than Southern Gateway, Virginia
• Housing is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Housing
38% cheaper in Richmond
than in Southern Gateway, Virginia
Southern Gateway, VA vs. Richmond, VA
Compared to Southern Gateway, Richmond is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.5% 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
  9.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  38.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.4% lower
  Commute
  39.7% lower
  Health
  4.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.6% lower