Quick answer
Overall prices in the Denver, CO metro were 105.8 vs 97.9 in Richmond, VA in 2024 (US = 100), so Denver is 8.1% more expensive than Richmond; housing rents differ by 48% (146.9 vs 99.1). A $75,000 income in Denver buys about what $69,382 buys in Richmond, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | Denver | Richmond | Denver vs Richmond |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 105.8 | 97.9 | +8.1% |
| Goods | 101.0 | 96.8 | +4.3% |
| Housing (rents) | 146.9 | 99.1 | +48.2% |
| Utilities | 87.9 | 89.2 | -1.5% |
| Other services | 99.4 | 98.6 | +0.8% |
| All items, 2008 | 105.8 | 98.1 | +7.8% |
| $50,000 in Denver equals in Richmond | $46,255 | ||
| $100,000 in Denver equals in Richmond | $92,509 | ||
| $150,000 in Denver equals in Richmond | $138,764 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.