What is a pro or con of living in Richmond, Virginiacompared to Martinsville, Virginia?

Median Home Cost is 206% more expensive in Richmond.

What salary do I need to live in Richmond, Virginia copmared to Martinsville, Virginia?

A salary of $46,000 in Martinsville, Virginia should increase to $64,160 in Richmond, Virginia (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

MARTINSVILLE vs. RICHMOND
Cost of Living Comparison

Martinsville, Virginia vs. Richmond, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Richmond, Virginia is 39.5% more expensive than Martinsville, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $64,160 in Richmond, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Martinsville, Virginia.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Richmond, Virginia is more expensive than Martinsville, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
206% more expensive in Richmond
than in Martinsville, Virginia

Martinsville, VA vs. Richmond, VA

Compared to Martinsville, Richmond is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

39.5% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

5.7% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

188.8% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

0.1% lower

Commute

27.3% higher

Health

11.0% lower

Taxes

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Personal

14.4% higher

Cost of Food

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Martinsville, Virginia vs. Richmond, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

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Martinsville, VA vs. Richmond, VA

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