Athens, Tennessee vs. Richmond, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Richmond, Virginia is 25.5% more expensive than Athens, Tennessee.

You would need a salary of $94,093 in Richmond, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Athens, Tennessee.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Richmond, Virginia is more expensive than Athens, Tennessee
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
55% more expensive in Richmond
than in Athens, Tennessee
Athens, TN vs. Richmond, VA
Compared to Athens, Richmond is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.5% 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
  3.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  67.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.5% higher
  Commute
  24.3% higher
  Health
  1.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.6% higher