Bellingham, Washington vs. Richmond, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Richmond, Virginia is 22.0% cheaper than Bellingham, Washington.

You would need a salary of $39,002 in Richmond, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Bellingham, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Richmond, Virginia is cheaper than Bellingham, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
46% cheaper in Richmond
than in Bellingham, Washington
Bellingham, WA vs. Richmond, VA
Compared to Bellingham, Richmond is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.0% 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
  4.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  50.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  41.9% higher
  Commute
  1.8% higher
  Health
  2.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.6% lower