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
$1,532
$1,644
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,510
$1,520
💵 Families earn per year
$63,836
$69,657
🔑 Buying a house
$384,200
$353,000
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
100.2
97.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,553
$3,150
⚡ Electric bill per month
$142
$141
👥 People living there
185,913
229,359
Commute to work
23.2 min
21.7 min
College degree
24.1%
45.6%
Own their home
41.9%
43.5%
Below poverty line
17.6%
18.2%
Unemployment
9.8%
5.7%
Bottom line
- Pick Paradise for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, less poverty.
- Pick Richmond for higher incomes, cheaper homes, shorter commutes and 2 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Paradise | Richmond | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $27,110 | $38,470 | +42% in Richmond |
| Police Officer | $77,750 | $62,720 | -19% in Richmond |
| Carpenter | $62,380 | $51,870 | -17% in Richmond |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $75,920 | $64,030 | -16% in Richmond |
| Civil Engineer | $106,110 | $91,300 | -14% in Richmond |
| Electrician | $70,890 | $61,350 | -13% in Richmond |
| Operations Manager | $97,290 | $108,670 | +12% in Richmond |
| Nurse Practitioner | $144,060 | $127,820 | -11% in Richmond |
Frequently asked questions
Is Paradise or Richmond cheaper to live in?
Paradise 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 Paradise?
About $58,589 a year gives the same standard of living in Richmond.
Where do people earn more, Paradise or Richmond?
The typical household earns $63,836 in Paradise and $69,657 in Richmond, 8% more in Richmond.