Cost of Living Calculator - Richmond, Virginia vs Palmerton, Pennsylvania


The cost of living in Palmerton, Pennsylvania is 1.6% cheaper than Richmond, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $73,840 in Palmerton, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Richmond, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palmerton, Pennsylvania is cheaper than Richmond, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
32% cheaper in Palmerton
than in Richmond, Virginia
Richmond, VA vs Palmerton, PA
Compared to Richmond, Palmerton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.6% 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
  5.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  33.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.5% higher
  Commute
  28.3% higher
  Health
  5.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.1% lower

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