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Overall prices in the Jacksonville, FL metro were 99.5 vs 97.9 in Richmond, VA in 2024 (US = 100), so Jacksonville is 1.7% more expensive than Richmond; housing rents differ by 11% (109.8 vs 99.1). A $75,000 income in Jacksonville buys about what $73,774 buys in Richmond, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | Jacksonville | Richmond | Jacksonville vs Richmond |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 99.5 | 97.9 | +1.7% |
| Goods | 96.2 | 96.8 | -0.6% |
| Housing (rents) | 109.8 | 99.1 | +10.7% |
| Utilities | 87.5 | 89.2 | -1.9% |
| Other services | 98.9 | 98.6 | +0.3% |
| All items, 2008 | 99.6 | 98.1 | +1.5% |
| $50,000 in Jacksonville equals in Richmond | $49,183 | ||
| $100,000 in Jacksonville equals in Richmond | $98,366 | ||
| $150,000 in Jacksonville equals in Richmond | $147,548 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.