Tampa, Florida vs. Richmond, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Richmond, Virginia is 7.3% cheaper than Tampa, Florida.

You would need a salary of $74,137 in Richmond, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Tampa, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Richmond, Virginia is cheaper than Tampa, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
14% cheaper in Richmond
than in Tampa, Florida
Tampa, FL vs. Richmond, VA
Compared to Tampa, Richmond is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.3% 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
  6.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  2.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.7% higher
  Commute
  25.5% lower
  Health
  1.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.4% higher