Grand Rapids, Michigan vs. Richmond, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Richmond, Virginia is 7.4% more expensive than Grand Rapids, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $53,687 in Richmond, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Richmond, Virginia is more expensive than Grand Rapids, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
31% more expensive in Richmond
than in Grand Rapids, Michigan
Grand_Rapids, MI vs. Richmond, VA
Compared to Grand_Rapids, Richmond is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.4% 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
  2.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  30.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.0% lower
  Commute
  12.2% lower
  Health
  22.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.8% higher