Surprise, Arizona vs. Richmond, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Richmond, Virginia is 10.7% cheaper than Surprise, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $44,656 in Richmond, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Surprise, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Richmond, Virginia is cheaper than Surprise, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
20% cheaper in Richmond
than in Surprise, Arizona
Surprise, AZ vs. Richmond, VA
Compared to Surprise, Richmond is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.7% 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
  0.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  17.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.3% lower
  Commute
  20.1% lower
  Health
  7.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.4% higher