Lower Merion, Pennsylvania vs. Richmond, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Richmond, Virginia is 43.3% cheaper than Lower Merion, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $42,547 in Richmond, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Lower Merion, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Richmond, Virginia is cheaper than Lower Merion, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
60% cheaper in Richmond
than in Lower Merion, Pennsylvania
Lower Merion, PA vs. Richmond, VA
Compared to Lower Merion, Richmond is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  43.3% 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
  13.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  68.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.9% lower
  Commute
  20.1% lower
  Health
  1.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.6% lower