Iron Station, North Carolina vs. Richmond, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Richmond, Virginia is 1.9% cheaper than Iron Station, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $49,031 in Richmond, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Iron Station, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Richmond, Virginia is cheaper than Iron Station, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
1% cheaper in Richmond
than in Iron Station, North Carolina
Iron Station, NC vs. Richmond, VA
Compared to Iron Station, Richmond is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.9% 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
  3.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  64.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.4% higher
  Commute
  18.6% lower
  Health
  13.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.6% higher