Richmond, Virginia vs. Dartmouth, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Dartmouth, Massachusetts is 22.3% more expensive than Richmond, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $61,134 in Dartmouth, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Richmond, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Dartmouth, Massachusetts is more expensive than Richmond, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
49% more expensive in Dartmouth
than in Richmond, Virginia
Richmond, VA vs. Dartmouth, MA
Compared to Richmond, Dartmouth is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.3% 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
  9.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  74.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.4% higher
  Commute
  8.6% higher
  Health
  10.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.8% lower