Colonial Heights, Virginia vs. Richmond, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Richmond, Virginia is 11.7% more expensive than Colonial Heights, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $44,698 in Richmond, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Colonial Heights, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Richmond, Virginia is more expensive than Colonial Heights, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
19% more expensive in Richmond
than in Colonial Heights, Virginia
Colonial Heights, VA vs. Richmond, VA
Compared to Colonial Heights, Richmond is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.7% 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
  1.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  24.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.2% lower
  Commute
  4.1% higher
  Health
  0.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.9% higher