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Living in Richmond

Cost of Living

Low cost of living contributes to Greater Richmond’s affordable lifestyle. 

 Richmond MSA
Composite Index (100 percent) 106.7
Grocery Items (12 percent) 105.2
Housing (29 percent) 105.2
Utilities (10 percent) 115.4
Transportation (11 percent) 99.4
Health Care (4 percent) 110.9
Misc. Goods, Services (33 percent) 108.0
100 = U.S. Average

Source: Council for Community and Economic Research Cost of Living Index, 2009 Annual Average Data.

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