Prospect Heights, Illinois vs. Richmond, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Richmond, Virginia is 12.8% cheaper than Prospect Heights, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $43,603 in Richmond, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Prospect Heights, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Richmond, Virginia is cheaper than Prospect Heights, Illinois
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
31% cheaper in Richmond
than in Prospect Heights, Illinois
Prospect Heights, IL vs. Richmond, VA
Compared to Prospect Heights, Richmond is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.8% 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
  0.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  8.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.1% higher
  Commute
  31.0% lower
  Health
  12.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.7% lower