Moving from Virginia Beach to Richmond?
Here's what you'd need to earn to maintain your lifestyle.
To maintain your Virginia Beach lifestyle in Richmond, you'd need to earn:
$74,930/year
▼ $70 less than you make now
| Category | Virginia Beach | Richmond |
|---|---|---|
| Salary | $75,000 | $74,930 |
| Federal Income Tax | -$8,114 | -$8,099 |
| Social Security | -$4,650 | -$4,646 |
| Medicare | -$1,088 | -$1,086 |
| State Tax | -$4,055 | -$4,051 |
| Take-Home Pay | $57,094 | $57,048 |
Why the difference
- Cost of living is -0.1% in Richmond
- Housing is +1.1% in Richmond
Estimated Moving Costs
Distance: ~93 miles
DIY Truck
$800
Container
$1,650
Full-Service
$2,500
Salary Equivalents: Virginia Beach to Richmond
| Your Virginia Beach Salary | Richmond Equivalent | Difference | Richmond Take-Home |
|---|---|---|---|
| $40,000 | $39,938 | -$62 | $32,090 |
| $50,000 | $49,928 | -$72 | $39,542 |
| $60,000 | $59,976 | -$24 | $47,038 |
| $75,000 | $74,930 | -$70 | $57,048 |
| $100,000 | $99,932 | -$68 | $73,200 |
| $150,000 | $149,877 | -$123 | $104,834 |
Single filer, 2025 tax brackets, standard deduction. Equivalents based on BEA Regional Price Parities.
How Virginia Beach and Richmond Compare
Housing (1% more expensive in Richmond)
The average 1-bedroom apartment in Richmond rents for $1,430/month compared to $1,630/month in Virginia Beach. Median home prices: $360,000 in Richmond vs $340,000 in Virginia Beach.
Taxes
Virginia has a progressive state income tax from 2.0% to 5.8%. Virginia has a progressive state income tax from 2.0% to 5.8%.
Overall Cost of Living
Richmond's overall cost of living is 0.1% lower than Virginia Beach, based on the BEA Regional Price Parity index (where 100 = national average).Virginia Beach: 97.9, Richmond: 97.9.
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