Brownsville, Texas vs. Richmond, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Richmond, Virginia is 30.9% more expensive than Brownsville, Texas.

You would need a salary of $117,834 in Richmond, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Brownsville, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Richmond, Virginia is more expensive than Brownsville, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
101% more expensive in Richmond
than in Brownsville, Texas
Brownsville, TX vs. Richmond, VA
Compared to Brownsville, Richmond is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  30.9% 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
  9.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  143.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.2% higher
  Commute
  2.5% lower
  Health
  0.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  37.2% higher