Covington, Virginia vs. Richmond, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Richmond, Virginia is 40.3% more expensive than Covington, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $70,146 in Richmond, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Covington, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Richmond, Virginia is more expensive than Covington, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
339% more expensive in Richmond
than in Covington, Virginia
Covington, VA vs. Richmond, VA
Compared to Covington, Richmond is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  40.3% 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
  4.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  195.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.5% lower
  Commute
  36.7% higher
  Health
  7.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.5% higher