Boston, Virginia vs. Richmond, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Richmond, Virginia is 2.8% more expensive than Boston, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $51,390 in Richmond, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Boston, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Richmond, Virginia is more expensive than Boston, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
32% more expensive in Richmond
than in Boston, Virginia
Boston, VA vs. Richmond, VA
Compared to Boston, Richmond is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.8% 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
  3.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  23.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.9% lower
  Commute
  18.6% higher
  Health
  7.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.1% higher