Richmond, Virginia vs. Lexington, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lexington, Virginia is 10.8% cheaper than Richmond, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $50,831 in Lexington, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Richmond, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lexington, Virginia is cheaper than Richmond, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
13% cheaper in Lexington
than in Richmond, Virginia
Richmond, VA vs. Lexington, VA
Compared to Richmond, Lexington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.8% 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
  1.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  3.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.0% higher
  Commute
  30.2% lower
  Health
  8.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.7% lower