Cost of living in Richland

In Richland, United States, a family of four typically needs around $4602 per month including rent. A single person may spend about $2169 monthly.

How expensive is Richland compared to other cities?

Overall living costs in Richland are 52% more expensive than the European benchmark.

How does Richland compare to your city?

Richland is 48% cheaper than New York City, without rent.

Rent in Richland is, on average, 46% lower than in New York City.

What drives the cost of living in Richland?

Who is Richland a good fit for?

Richland is a better match for people who prioritize lifestyle benefits and can afford the premium driven by rent & utilities and transport. For most moderate-income households, housing costs are the main barrier.

FAQ

Why is Richland so expensive?

The primary driver of Richland's high costs is the significantly elevated rent and utilities. This factor heavily influences the overall cost of living in the city.

Is food expensive in Richland?

Yes, food costs in Richland are 14% higher than the European benchmark. This adds to the overall expense of living in the area.

Is public transport affordable in Richland?

Public transport in Richland is 37% lower than the European benchmark. This makes it a more budget-friendly option for residents.

Cost of living breakdown

Cost of Living, one person, including rent
2169 $
Without Rent
747 $
Rent & Utilities
1422 $
Food
543 $
Transport
47 $
Monthly Salary, after tax
5021 $
GDP per Capita
81,695 $
Freedom Index
8.39
Lifespan
77 years
Speak English
96%
Population
60.6K

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Restaurants

Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant 18 $
Dinner 69.9 $
Fast food, McDonalds or KFC 10 $
Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz 7.05 $
Capuccino 4.83 $
Coke, 330ml 2.04 $

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Markets

Milk, 1 L or 1 qt 1.02 $
Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb 3.01 $
Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb 1.67 $
Eggs, 12 pack 3.79 $
Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb 8.86 $
Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb 6.64 $
Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb 12.1 $
Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb 5.24 $
Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb 1.53 $
Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb 1.56 $
Tomato, 1 kg or 2 lb 3.29 $
Potato, 1 kg or 2.2 lb 3.36 $
Onion, 1 kg or 2.2 lb 2.19 $
Water, 1 L or 1 qt 1.91 $
Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz 2.44 $
Wine, 750 mL bottle 15 $
Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz 1.74 $
Cigarette pack 11 $

Transportation

One-way Ticket 2.26 $
Monthly Pass 20 $
Gas or Petrol, 1l or 0.26 gal 1.12 $
Taxi, 8 km 19.9 $

Personal Care

Doctor Visit, private clinic 130 $
Cold medicine, for 1 week 9.97 $
Hair Shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz. 4.89 $
Toilet paper, 4 rolls 4.23 $
Toothpaste, 1 tube 2.15 $

Utilities per Month

1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage 132 $
Family of 4, electricity, heating, water & garbage 205 $
Internet plan, +60 Mbps 63 $

Rent per Month

1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m 1,176 $
3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m 1,739 $
1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m 1,432 $
3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m 1,941 $

Buy Apartment Price

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center 2,908 $
Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs 2,788 $

Salaries and Financing

Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax 5,021 $
Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate 6.50%

Sports and Leisure

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult 49.4 $
Cinema, 1 seat 12.1 $
Haircut 17.8 $

Clothing and Shoes

Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar 81.7 $
Brand Jeans, Levis 501 53.4 $

Childcare

Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child 1,245 $
International Primary School, yearly for 1 child 16,649 $

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Richland vs New York City (New York City is 87% more expensive) Richland vs Los Angeles (Los Angeles is 47% more expensive) Richland vs Chicago (Chicago is 23% more expensive) Richland vs Houston (Houston is 4% more expensive) Richland vs Phoenix (Phoenix is 9% more expensive) Richland vs Philadelphia (Philadelphia is 17% more expensive) Richland vs San Antonio (San Antonio is 1% more expensive) Richland vs San Diego (San Diego is 54% more expensive) Richland vs Dallas (Dallas is 18% more expensive) Richland vs San Jose (San Jose is 69% more expensive)
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Richland vs Toronto (Toronto is 19% more expensive) Richland vs Montreal (Montreal is 10% less expensive) Richland vs Calgary (Calgary is 1% less expensive) Richland vs Ottawa (Ottawa is 3% more expensive) Richland vs Edmonton (Edmonton is 18% less expensive) Richland vs Winnipeg (Winnipeg is 19% less expensive) Richland vs Mississauga (Mississauga is 14% more expensive) Richland vs Vancouver (Vancouver is 22% more expensive) Richland vs Brampton (Brampton is 2% less expensive) Richland vs Hamilton (Hamilton is 1% less expensive)
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Richland vs Bridgetown (Bridgetown is 37% less expensive) Richland vs Holetown (Holetown is 36% less expensive)
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Richland vs Panama City (Panama City is 36% less expensive) Richland vs Colon (Colon is 46% less expensive) Richland vs Tocumen (Tocumen is 43% less expensive) Richland vs Santiago de Veraguas (Santiago de Veraguas is 51% less expensive) Richland vs David (David is 62% less expensive) Richland vs La Chorrera (La Chorrera is 56% less expensive) Richland vs Balboa (Balboa is 42% less expensive) Richland vs Pacora (Pacora is 42% less expensive) Richland vs Chitre (Chitre is 50% less expensive) Richland vs Penonome (Penonome is 49% less expensive)
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Richland vs Basseterre (Basseterre is 43% less expensive) Richland vs Cayon (Cayon is 43% less expensive)
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Richland vs Havana (Havana is 53% less expensive) Richland vs Santiago de Cuba (Santiago de Cuba is 35% less expensive) Richland vs Holguin (Holguin is 41% less expensive) Richland vs Camaguey (Camaguey is 30% less expensive) Richland vs Santa Clara (Santa Clara is 51% less expensive) Richland vs Bayamo (Bayamo is 46% less expensive) Richland vs Guantanamo (Guantanamo is 28% less expensive) Richland vs Las Tunas (Las Tunas is 28% less expensive) Richland vs Pinar del Rio (Pinar del Rio is 49% less expensive) Richland vs Cienfuegos (Cienfuegos is 60% less expensive)
Costa Rica
Richland vs San Jose (San Jose is 43% less expensive) Richland vs Limon (Limon is 45% less expensive) Richland vs Liberia (Liberia is 59% less expensive) Richland vs Alajuela (Alajuela is 43% less expensive) Richland vs Puntarenas (Puntarenas is 41% less expensive) Richland vs Cartago (Cartago is 56% less expensive) Richland vs Heredia (Heredia is 43% less expensive) Richland vs Tamarindo (Tamarindo is 22% less expensive) Richland vs Santa Teresa (Santa Teresa is 40% less expensive)
Saint Lucia
Richland vs Castries (Castries is 47% less expensive) Richland vs Vieux Fort (Vieux Fort is 45% less expensive)
Jamaica
Richland vs Kingston (Kingston is 39% less expensive) Richland vs Spanish Town (Spanish Town is 64% less expensive) Richland vs Montego Bay (Montego Bay is 53% less expensive) Richland vs Half Way Tree (Half Way Tree is 46% less expensive) Richland vs May Pen (May Pen is 62% less expensive) Richland vs Mandeville (Mandeville is 55% less expensive) Richland vs Old Harbour (Old Harbour is 61% less expensive) Richland vs Linstead (Linstead is 52% less expensive) Richland vs Savanna-la-Mar (Savanna-la-Mar is 48% less expensive) Richland vs Port Antonio (Port Antonio is 47% less expensive)
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Richland vs San Salvador (San Salvador is 45% less expensive) Richland vs Santa Ana (Santa Ana is 67% less expensive) Richland vs Soyapango (Soyapango is 46% less expensive) Richland vs San Miguel (San Miguel is 50% less expensive) Richland vs Mejicanos (Mejicanos is 46% less expensive) Richland vs Apopa (Apopa is 47% less expensive) Richland vs Santa Tecla (Santa Tecla is 45% less expensive) Richland vs Ahuachapan (Ahuachapan is 33% less expensive) Richland vs Usulutan (Usulutan is 50% less expensive) Richland vs Sonsonate (Sonsonate is 59% less expensive)
Antigua And Barbuda
Richland vs St. John's (St. John's is 50% less expensive) Richland vs All Saints (All Saints is 50% less expensive)
Grenada
Richland vs St. George's (St. George's is 51% less expensive) Richland vs Grenville (Grenville is 51% less expensive)
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Richland vs Roseau (Roseau is 54% less expensive) Richland vs Portsmouth (Portsmouth is 48% less expensive)
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Richland vs Kingstown (Kingstown is 55% less expensive) Richland vs Georgetown (Georgetown is 54% less expensive)
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Richland vs Belize City (Belize City is 60% less expensive) Richland vs San Ignacio (San Ignacio is 50% less expensive) Richland vs Belmopan (Belmopan is 66% less expensive) Richland vs San Pedro Town (San Pedro Town is 39% less expensive) Richland vs Caye Caulker (Caye Caulker is 27% less expensive)
Guatemala
Richland vs Guatemala City (Guatemala City is 54% less expensive) Richland vs Mixco (Mixco is 71% less expensive) Richland vs Coban (Coban is 58% less expensive) Richland vs Quetzaltenango (Quetzaltenango is 64% less expensive) Richland vs Jalapa (Jalapa is 58% less expensive) Richland vs San Miguel Petapa (San Miguel Petapa is 59% less expensive) Richland vs Momostenango (Momostenango is 60% less expensive) Richland vs Mazatenango (Mazatenango is 60% less expensive) Richland vs Flores (Flores is 60% less expensive) Richland vs Panajachel (Panajachel is 64% less expensive)
Honduras
Richland vs Tegucigalpa (Tegucigalpa is 62% less expensive) Richland vs San Pedro Sula (San Pedro Sula is 52% less expensive) Richland vs Choloma (Choloma is 72% less expensive) Richland vs La Ceiba (La Ceiba is 70% less expensive) Richland vs El Progreso (El Progreso is 59% less expensive) Richland vs Villanueva (Villanueva is 60% less expensive) Richland vs Comayagua (Comayagua is 67% less expensive) Richland vs Puerto Cortes (Puerto Cortes is 67% less expensive) Richland vs Yoro (Yoro is 66% less expensive) Richland vs La Lima (La Lima is 60% less expensive)
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Richland vs Santiago de los Caballeros (Santiago de los Caballeros is 63% less expensive) Richland vs Santo Domingo (Santo Domingo is 52% less expensive) Richland vs Puerto Plata (Puerto Plata is 65% less expensive) Richland vs Higuey (Higuey is 65% less expensive) Richland vs La Vega (La Vega is 74% less expensive) Richland vs San Cristobal (San Cristobal is 62% less expensive) Richland vs San Pedro de Macoris (San Pedro de Macoris is 66% less expensive) Richland vs San Francisco de Macoris (San Francisco de Macoris is 76% less expensive) Richland vs San Juan de la Maguana (San Juan de la Maguana is 71% less expensive) Richland vs Bonao (Bonao is 75% less expensive)
Nicaragua
Richland vs Managua (Managua is 64% less expensive) Richland vs Leon (Leon is 71% less expensive) Richland vs Masaya (Masaya is 67% less expensive) Richland vs Matagalpa (Matagalpa is 75% less expensive) Richland vs Chinandega (Chinandega is 71% less expensive) Richland vs Esteli (Esteli is 73% less expensive) Richland vs Granada (Granada is 68% less expensive) Richland vs Jinotega (Jinotega is 79% less expensive) Richland vs Juigalpa (Juigalpa is 69% less expensive) Richland vs San Juan del Sur (San Juan del Sur is 59% less expensive)