Somerset, Massachusetts vs. Richmond, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Richmond, Virginia is 10.9% cheaper than Somerset, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $44,532 in Richmond, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Somerset, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Richmond, Virginia is cheaper than Somerset, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
22% cheaper in Richmond
than in Somerset, Massachusetts
Somerset, MA vs. Richmond, VA
Compared to Somerset, Richmond is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.9% 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
  7.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  27.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.9% lower
  Commute
  1.5% lower
  Health
  12.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.0% higher