Fort Washington, Maryland vs. Richmond, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Richmond, Virginia is 22.9% cheaper than Fort Washington, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $19,251 in Richmond, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Washington, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Richmond, Virginia is cheaper than Fort Washington, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
19% cheaper in Richmond
than in Fort Washington, Maryland
Fort Washington, MD vs. Richmond, VA
Compared to Fort Washington, Richmond is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.9% 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
  9.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  27.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.1% lower
  Commute
  45.1% lower
  Health
  13.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.1% lower