What is a pro or con of living in Manhattan, New Yorkcompared to Richmond, Virginia?

Median Home Cost is 257% more expensive in Manhattan.

What salary do I need to live in Manhattan, New York copmared to Richmond, Virginia?

A salary of $38,500 in Richmond, Virginia should increase to $88,698 in Manhattan, New York (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

RICHMOND vs. MANHATTAN
Cost of Living Comparison

Richmond, Virginia vs. Manhattan, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Manhattan, New York is 130.4% more expensive than Richmond, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $88,698 in Manhattan, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Richmond, Virginia.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Manhattan, New York is more expensive than Richmond, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
257% more expensive in Manhattan
than in Richmond, Virginia

Richmond, VA vs. Manhattan, NY

Compared to Richmond, Manhattan is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

130.4% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

22.9% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

460.9% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

52.0% higher

Commute

92.8% higher

Health

26.1% higher

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

41.7% higher

Cost of Food

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Richmond, Virginia vs. Manhattan, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

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Richmond, VA vs. Manhattan, NY

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