Harrisburg, Pennsylvania vs. Richmond, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Richmond, Virginia is 9.1% more expensive than Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $38,178 in Richmond, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Richmond, Virginia is more expensive than Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
54% more expensive in Richmond
than in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
Harrisburg, PA vs. Richmond, VA
Compared to Harrisburg, Richmond is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.1% 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
  0.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  317.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.4% lower
  Commute
  5.4% lower
  Health
  9.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.6% higher