salaryRichmond is 4% 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
$1,955
$1,644
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,897
$1,520
💵 Families earn per year
$78,014
$69,657
🔑 Buying a house
$394,100
$353,000
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
101.4
97.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,213
$3,150
⚡ Electric bill per month
$164
$141
👥 People living there
319,758
229,359
Commute to work
26.2 min
21.7 min
College degree
42.5%
45.6%
Own their home
39.5%
43.5%
Below poverty line
14.7%
18.2%
Unemployment
5.2%
5.7%
Bottom line
- Pick Orlando for higher incomes, less poverty, lower unemployment.
- Pick Richmond for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 2 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Orlando | Richmond | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firefighter | $45,520 | $60,790 | +34% in Richmond |
| Electrician | $50,820 | $61,350 | +21% in Richmond |
| Truck Driver | $50,250 | $58,190 | +16% in Richmond |
| HVAC Technician | $51,460 | $59,130 | +15% in Richmond |
| Nursing Assistant | $37,690 | $42,720 | +13% in Richmond |
| Dental Hygienist | $92,560 | $104,250 | +13% in Richmond |
| Market Research Analyst | $72,860 | $81,660 | +12% in Richmond |
| Registered Nurse | $83,550 | $93,580 | +12% in Richmond |
Frequently asked questions
Is Orlando or Richmond cheaper to live in?
Richmond is about 4% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,644 a month there versus $1,955 in Orlando.
What salary do I need in Richmond to match $60,000 in Orlando?
About $57,894 a year gives the same standard of living in Richmond.
Where do people earn more, Orlando or Richmond?
The typical household earns $78,014 in Orlando and $69,657 in Richmond, 12% more in Orlando.