Cost of Living Calculator - Columbus, North Carolina vs Richmond, Virginia


The cost of living in Richmond, Virginia is 4.3% more expensive than Columbus, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $41,750 in Richmond, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbus, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Richmond, Virginia is more expensive than Columbus, North Carolina
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
53% more expensive in Richmond
than in Columbus, North Carolina
Columbus, NC vs Richmond, VA
Compared to Columbus, Richmond is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.3% 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
  0.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  0.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.9% higher
  Commute
  9.2% higher
  Health
  20.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.8% higher

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