salaryAbout the sameBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Richmond to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,999
$1,644
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,921
$1,520
💵 Families earn per year
$92,376
$69,657
🔑 Buying a house
$439,600
$353,000
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
100.1
97.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$4,231
$3,150
⚡ Electric bill per month
$128
$141
👥 People living there
505,268
229,359
Commute to work
26.5 min
21.7 min
College degree
59.2%
45.6%
Own their home
46.4%
43.5%
Below poverty line
16.9%
18.2%
Unemployment
5.9%
5.7%
Bottom line
- Pick Atlanta for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty.
- Pick Richmond for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 2 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Atlanta | Richmond | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $18,460 | $38,470 | +108% in Richmond |
| Firefighter | $47,300 | $60,790 | +29% in Richmond |
| Elementary School Teacher | $76,570 | $61,290 | -20% in Richmond |
| Physician Assistant | $111,810 | $126,810 | +13% in Richmond |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $119,090 | $105,190 | -12% in Richmond |
| Nursing Assistant | $39,350 | $42,720 | +9% in Richmond |
| Registered Nurse | $100,490 | $93,580 | -7% in Richmond |
| Plumber | $58,380 | $61,480 | +5% in Richmond |
Frequently asked questions
Is Atlanta or Richmond cheaper to live in?
Atlanta and Richmond cost about the same once rent and everyday costs are combined.
What salary do I need in Richmond to match $60,000 in Atlanta?
About $58,681 a year gives the same standard of living in Richmond.
Where do people earn more, Atlanta or Richmond?
The typical household earns $92,376 in Atlanta and $69,657 in Richmond, 33% more in Atlanta.