Great Falls, Virginia vs. Richmond, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Richmond, Virginia is 56.3% cheaper than Great Falls, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $21,861 in Richmond, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Great Falls, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Richmond, Virginia is cheaper than Great Falls, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
76% cheaper in Richmond
than in Great Falls, Virginia
Great Falls, VA vs. Richmond, VA
Compared to Great Falls, Richmond is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  56.3% 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
  19.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  80.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.3% higher
  Commute
  38.0% lower
  Health
  2.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.1% lower