What is a pro or con of living in Washington, District of Columbiacompared to Richmond, Virginia?

Median Home Cost is 97% more expensive in Washington.

What salary do I need to live in Washington, District of Columbia copmared to Richmond, Virginia?

A salary of $60,000 in Richmond, Virginia should increase to $94,027 in Washington, District of Columbia (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. WASHINGTON
Cost of Living Comparison

Richmond, Virginia vs. Washington, District of Columbia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Washington, District of Columbia is 56.7% more expensive than Richmond, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $94,027 in Washington, District of Columbia to maintain the standard of living you have in Richmond, Virginia.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Washington, District of Columbia is more expensive than Richmond, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
97% more expensive in Washington
than in Richmond, Virginia

Richmond, VA vs. Washington, DC

Compared to Richmond, Washington is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

56.7% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

16.4% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

159.8% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

7.2% higher

Commute

62.0% higher

Health

3.7% lower

Taxes

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Personal

0.3% higher

Cost of Food

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Richmond, Virginia vs. Washington, District of Columbia

Cost of Living Comparison

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