Montvale, Virginia vs. Richmond, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Richmond, Virginia is 12.4% more expensive than Montvale, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $191,076 in Richmond, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Montvale, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Richmond, Virginia is more expensive than Montvale, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
52% more expensive in Richmond
than in Montvale, Virginia
Montvale, VA vs. Richmond, VA
Compared to Montvale, Richmond is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.4% 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
  1.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  151.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.1% lower
  Commute
  4.0% lower
  Health
  5.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.3% higher