Richmond, Virginia vs. College Park, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in College Park, Maryland is 26.0% more expensive than Richmond, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $189,022 in College Park, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Richmond, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, College Park, Maryland is more expensive than Richmond, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
26% more expensive in College Park
than in Richmond, Virginia
Richmond, VA vs. College Park, MD
Compared to Richmond, College Park is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  26.0% 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
  10.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  53.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.6% higher
  Commute
  58.0% higher
  Health
  12.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.8% higher