Petersburg, Virginia vs. Richmond, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Richmond, Virginia is 19.8% more expensive than Petersburg, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $55,120 in Richmond, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Petersburg, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Richmond, Virginia is more expensive than Petersburg, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
30% more expensive in Richmond
than in Petersburg, Virginia
Petersburg, VA vs. Richmond, VA
Compared to Petersburg, Richmond is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.8% 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
  2.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  88.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.0% lower
  Commute
  11.3% higher
  Health
  2.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.4% higher