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Overall prices in the Seattle, WA metro were 111.1 vs 97.9 in Richmond, VA in 2024 (US = 100), so Seattle is 13.6% more expensive than Richmond; housing rents differ by 53% (151.3 vs 99.1). A $75,000 income in Seattle buys about what $66,041 buys in Richmond, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | Seattle | Richmond | Seattle vs Richmond |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 111.1 | 97.9 | +13.6% |
| Goods | 104.0 | 96.8 | +7.4% |
| Housing (rents) | 151.3 | 99.1 | +52.6% |
| Utilities | 92.8 | 89.2 | +4.0% |
| Other services | 106.8 | 98.6 | +8.3% |
| All items, 2008 | 109.1 | 98.1 | +11.2% |
| $50,000 in Seattle equals in Richmond | $44,027 | ||
| $100,000 in Seattle equals in Richmond | $88,055 | ||
| $150,000 in Seattle equals in Richmond | $132,082 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.