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
$1,533
$1,644
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,499
$1,520
💵 Families earn per year
$69,901
$69,657
🔑 Buying a house
$277,800
$353,000
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
98.6
97.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$4,198
$3,150
⚡ Electric bill per month
$157
$141
👥 People living there
2,328,253
229,359
Commute to work
27.2 min
21.7 min
College degree
36.6%
45.6%
Own their home
42.1%
43.5%
Below poverty line
19.9%
18.2%
Unemployment
6.9%
5.7%
Bottom line
- Pick Houston for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, higher incomes and 1 more.
- Pick Richmond for shorter commutes, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Houston | Richmond | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $22,080 | $38,470 | +74% in Richmond |
| Market Research Analyst | $67,370 | $81,660 | +21% in Richmond |
| Police Officer | $74,570 | $62,720 | -16% in Richmond |
| Nursing Assistant | $37,970 | $42,720 | +13% in Richmond |
| Civil Engineer | $100,950 | $91,300 | -10% in Richmond |
| Operations Manager | $119,600 | $108,670 | -9% in Richmond |
| Lawyer | $157,980 | $144,910 | -8% in Richmond |
| Physician Assistant | $137,240 | $126,810 | -8% in Richmond |
Frequently asked questions
Is Houston or Richmond cheaper to live in?
Houston 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 Houston?
About $59,531 a year gives the same standard of living in Richmond.
Where do people earn more, Houston or Richmond?
The typical household earns $69,901 in Houston and $69,657 in Richmond, 0% more in Houston.