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Defense Supply Center Richmond

Cost of Living

WHAT IS A COST OF LIVING INDEX

A cost of living index allows you to compare what it costs to live in one place against another, revealing how far your money will go in different areas. Scores are presented in relation to the national average of 100. If a place’s COL index is below 100, it’s cheaper than the national average. If it’s over 100, it’s more expensive than the national average.

  • Cost of Living Indexes                   Richmond, VA               Brunswick, MD                 Difference
  • Overall Index: Homeowner          95.2                                  113.7                                   18.5% more
  • Food & Groceries                           98.0                                  106.3                                   8.3% more
  • Housing (Homeowner)                  96.9                                  101.1                                   4.2% more
  • Median Home Cost                        $327,100                         $319,100                           $8,000 less
  • Utilities                                             98.9                                  97.9                                     1.0% less
  • Transportation                                 83.5                                  114.8                                  31.1% more
  • Health                                               99.2                                   84.8                                    14.4% less
  • Miscellaneous                                 136.2                                 127.0                                  9.2% less