Lafayette, Indiana vs. Richmond, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Richmond, Virginia is 21.0% more expensive than Lafayette, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $145,239 in Richmond, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Lafayette, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Richmond, Virginia is more expensive than Lafayette, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
64% more expensive in Richmond
than in Lafayette, Indiana
Lafayette, IN vs. Richmond, VA
Compared to Lafayette, Richmond is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.0% 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
  4.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  56.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.0% lower
  Commute
  16.3% higher
  Health
  7.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.1% higher