Arvada, Colorado vs. Richmond, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Richmond, Virginia is 27.0% cheaper than Arvada, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $36,484 in Richmond, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Arvada, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Richmond, Virginia is cheaper than Arvada, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
42% cheaper in Richmond
than in Arvada, Colorado
Arvada, CO vs. Richmond, VA
Compared to Arvada, Richmond is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.0% 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
  3.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  47.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.8% higher
  Commute
  28.8% lower
  Health
  18.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.4% lower