Lancaster, Pennsylvania vs. Richmond, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Richmond, Virginia is 5.3% more expensive than Lancaster, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $99,995 in Richmond, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Richmond, Virginia is more expensive than Lancaster, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
91% more expensive in Richmond
than in Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Lancaster, PA vs. Richmond, VA
Compared to Lancaster, Richmond is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.3% 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
  4.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  59.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.2% lower
  Commute
  7.3% lower
  Health
  11.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.1% higher