Looking for a fresh start in a new Richmond neighborhood that is actually affordable? Fortunately, there are some neighborhoods that still offer affordable cost of living. Listed below are the most affordable neighborhoods in Richmond for 2026, ranked by their cost of living index. The cost of living index includes various items such as: goods and services, groceries, utilities, real estate and rental rates. For reference, the national average for cost of living is 100.

Population 874
-23%
Cost of Living Index 86 vs 112
23% lower than Richmond
Population 1,284
-23%
Cost of Living Index 86 vs 112
23% lower than Richmond
Population 3,530
-23%
Cost of Living Index 87 vs 112
23% lower than Richmond
Population 2,426
-22%
Cost of Living Index 87 vs 112
22% lower than Richmond
Population 1,730
-22%
Cost of Living Index 88 vs 112
22% lower than Richmond
Population 2,881
-20%
Cost of Living Index 89 vs 112
20% lower than Richmond
Population 536
-20%
Cost of Living Index 90 vs 112
20% lower than Richmond
Population 723
-18%
Cost of Living Index 92 vs 112
18% lower than Richmond
Population 760
-18%
Cost of Living Index 93 vs 112
18% lower than Richmond
Population 489
-17%
Cost of Living Index 93 vs 112
17% lower than Richmond
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