Elmwood Park, New Jersey vs. Richmond, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Richmond, Virginia is 25.8% cheaper than Elmwood Park, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $48,236 in Richmond, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Elmwood Park, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Richmond, Virginia is cheaper than Elmwood Park, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
31% cheaper in Richmond
than in Elmwood Park, New Jersey
Elmwood Park, NJ vs. Richmond, VA
Compared to Elmwood Park, Richmond is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.8% lower
      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
  7.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  42.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.1% lower
  Commute
  38.6% lower
  Health
  1.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.2% lower