Richmond, VA Cost of Living


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How much do I need to live in Richmond, Virginia?
$5,220 / month
for a family, 3.3% less expensive than the national average A total of $62,640 for the year for a family.
$3,900 / month
for a single person, 18.2% less expensive than the national average A total of $46,800 for the year for a single person.

Richmond cost of living score
95.2
Less expensive
4.8% lower
than the US average
8.6% lower
than the Virginia average
Richmond, Virginia gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 95.2, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 4.8% lower than the U.S. average and 8.6% lower than the average for Virginia.

Richmond, VA

Housing costs in Richmond?
A typical home costs $327,100, which is 3.3% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 4.7% less expensive than the average Virginia home, at $343,200. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Richmond costs $1,320 per month, which is 7.7% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 6.1% cheaper than the state average of $1,400.

Can I afford Richmond?
To live comfortably in Richmond, Virginia, a minimum annual income of $62,640 for a family, and $46,800 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Richmond?
Richmond, Virginia is quickly becoming one of America's premier destinations for those looking for excellent quality-of-life without spending too much. Homeowners can select among various housing choices ranging from affordable single family homes to high end condos - while renters also have access to lots of great deals nowadays as well. In addition, food and transportation costs are much lower than other major US cities - giving you more value for your dollar if you decide on Richmond as your home.
   Cost of living score
       Higher than 100 is more expensive than the national average.
       Lower than 100 is less expensive.
     CategoriesRichmondVirginiaUnited States
  95.2104.2100.0
  9899.6100
  99.2103.1100.0
  96.9112.9100.0
  $327,100$343,200$338,100
  98.999.3100
  83.599.4100.0
  136.2113.7100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Over 2 years ago

Lived here for a year and it’s not perfect but it’s constantly improving now (areas redevloped, more businesses, job growth). Cost of living is great compared to  More

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Over 3 years ago

We love Richmond so much that when we talk about where we'd like to live if we could live anywhere in the US, we always come back to RVA. We live in the city proper  More

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Over 3 years ago

I'm an out-of-towner but am coming up on 1 year in Richmond. I would summarize it this way: the best thing and the worst thing about Richmond is its location. I'll  More

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