salaryRichmond is 13% cheaperBased 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
$2,946
$1,644
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$2,132
$1,520
💵 Families earn per year
$105,380
$69,657
🔑 Buying a house
$566,900
$353,000
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
112.6
97.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$8,627
$3,150
⚡ Electric bill per month
$127
$141
👥 People living there
294,078
229,359
Commute to work
36.8 min
21.7 min
College degree
54.8%
45.6%
Own their home
27.9%
43.5%
Below poverty line
15.6%
18.2%
Unemployment
5.5%
5.7%
Bottom line
- Pick Jersey City for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
- Pick Richmond for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Jersey City | Richmond | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firefighter | $106,420 | $60,790 | -43% in Richmond |
| Police Officer | $105,540 | $62,720 | -41% in Richmond |
| Elementary School Teacher | $96,900 | $61,290 | -37% in Richmond |
| Operations Manager | $157,000 | $108,670 | -31% in Richmond |
| Lawyer | $208,880 | $144,910 | -31% in Richmond |
| Carpenter | $74,300 | $51,870 | -30% in Richmond |
| Physician Assistant | $167,650 | $126,810 | -24% in Richmond |
| HVAC Technician | $77,990 | $59,130 | -24% in Richmond |
Frequently asked questions
Is Jersey City or Richmond cheaper to live in?
Richmond is about 13% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,644 a month there versus $2,946 in Jersey City.
What salary do I need in Richmond to match $60,000 in Jersey City?
About $52,162 a year gives the same standard of living in Richmond.
Where do people earn more, Jersey City or Richmond?
The typical household earns $105,380 in Jersey City and $69,657 in Richmond, 51% more in Jersey City.