West Des Moines, Iowa vs. Richmond, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Richmond, Virginia is 8.1% more expensive than West Des Moines, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $122,152 in Richmond, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in West Des Moines, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Richmond, Virginia is more expensive than West Des Moines, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
15% more expensive in Richmond
than in West Des Moines, Iowa
West Des Moines, IA vs. Richmond, VA
Compared to West Des Moines, Richmond is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.1% 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
  1.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  7.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.8% higher
  Commute
  17.1% higher
  Health
  3.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.8% higher