Quick answer
Overall prices in the Orlando, FL metro were 101.4 vs 97.9 in Richmond, VA in 2024 (US = 100), so Orlando is 3.6% more expensive than Richmond; housing rents differ by 24% (123.4 vs 99.1). A $75,000 income in Orlando buys about what $72,367 buys in Richmond, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | Orlando | Richmond | Orlando vs Richmond |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 101.4 | 97.9 | +3.6% |
| Goods | 96.2 | 96.8 | -0.6% |
| Housing (rents) | 123.4 | 99.1 | +24.4% |
| Utilities | 87.2 | 89.2 | -2.3% |
| Other services | 98.9 | 98.6 | +0.3% |
| All items, 2008 | 101.4 | 98.1 | +3.3% |
| $50,000 in Orlando equals in Richmond | $48,245 | ||
| $100,000 in Orlando equals in Richmond | $96,490 | ||
| $150,000 in Orlando equals in Richmond | $144,735 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.