Richmond, Virginia vs. Vancouver, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Vancouver, Washington is 22.8% more expensive than Richmond, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $79,813 in Vancouver, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Richmond, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Vancouver, Washington is more expensive than Richmond, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
44% more expensive in Vancouver
than in Richmond, Virginia
Richmond, VA vs. Vancouver, WA
Compared to Richmond, Vancouver is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.8% 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
  3.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  48.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  24.7% lower
  Commute
  49.6% higher
  Health
  8.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.5% higher