Richmond, Virginia vs. Gainesville, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Gainesville, Virginia is 46.9% more expensive than Richmond, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $124,891 in Gainesville, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Richmond, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Gainesville, Virginia is more expensive than Richmond, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
88% more expensive in Gainesville
than in Richmond, Virginia
Richmond, VA vs. Gainesville, VA
Compared to Richmond, Gainesville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  46.9% 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
  14.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  129.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.3% higher
  Commute
  44.6% higher
  Health
  4.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.7% higher