Phoenixville, Pennsylvania vs. Richmond, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Richmond, Virginia is 16.0% cheaper than Phoenixville, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $68,043 in Richmond, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Phoenixville, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Richmond, Virginia is cheaper than Phoenixville, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
22% cheaper in Richmond
than in Phoenixville, Pennsylvania
Phoenixville, PA vs. Richmond, VA
Compared to Phoenixville, Richmond is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.0% 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
  8.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  9.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.2% lower
  Commute
  18.4% lower
  Health
  6.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.9% lower