Piscataway, New Jersey vs. Richmond, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Richmond, Virginia is 22.9% cheaper than Piscataway, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $38,563 in Richmond, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Piscataway, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Richmond, Virginia is cheaper than Piscataway, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
27% cheaper in Richmond
than in Piscataway, New Jersey
Piscataway, NJ vs. Richmond, VA
Compared to Piscataway, Richmond is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.9% 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
  6.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  37.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.8% lower
  Commute
  40.8% lower
  Health
  0.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.0% lower