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
$1,719
$1,644
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,567
$1,520
💵 Families earn per year
$75,357
$69,657
🔑 Buying a house
$293,700
$353,000
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
99.5
97.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,176
$3,150
⚡ Electric bill per month
$189
$141
👥 People living there
977,670
229,359
Commute to work
24.1 min
21.7 min
College degree
33.2%
45.6%
Own their home
57.6%
43.5%
Below poverty line
14.5%
18.2%
Unemployment
4.6%
5.7%
Bottom line
- Pick Jacksonville for higher incomes, cheaper homes, less poverty and 1 more.
- Pick Richmond for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, shorter commutes and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Jacksonville | Richmond | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Police Officer | $78,810 | $62,720 | -20% in Richmond |
| Lawyer | $127,920 | $144,910 | +13% in Richmond |
| Nursing Assistant | $37,760 | $42,720 | +13% in Richmond |
| Registered Nurse | $83,520 | $93,580 | +12% in Richmond |
| Civil Engineer | $102,280 | $91,300 | -11% in Richmond |
| Dental Hygienist | $94,960 | $104,250 | +10% in Richmond |
| Operations Manager | $100,870 | $108,670 | +8% in Richmond |
| Market Research Analyst | $76,740 | $81,660 | +6% in Richmond |
Frequently asked questions
Is Jacksonville or Richmond cheaper to live in?
Jacksonville 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 Jacksonville?
About $59,019 a year gives the same standard of living in Richmond.
Where do people earn more, Jacksonville or Richmond?
The typical household earns $75,357 in Jacksonville and $69,657 in Richmond, 8% more in Jacksonville.