Median rent is 1% lower in Richmond ($1,314/mo vs $1,322/mo). Buying is cheaper in Ferry Pass, where the median home runs $243,600 versus $328,100. Households earn more in Ferry Pass ($64,368 vs $62,671 a year). Taken together, Ferry Pass is the more affordable choice with a cost index of 97.3 against 97.6 — about 0% lower overall prices. After adjusting income for local prices, a typical paycheck stretches further in Ferry Pass, FL.
City A
Ferry Pass, FL
City B
Richmond, VA
How much would you need to earn in Richmond, VA to maintain your standard of living from Ferry Pass, FL?
Equivalent salary in Richmond, VA
$75,271
You'd need $271 more (0% higher).
Based on BEA Regional Price Parity (cost index) for each city's metro area. A rough estimate of overall purchasing power, not tax or take-home pay.
Metric
Ferry Pass
Florida
Richmond
Virginia
👥Population
💰Median Household Income
Annual
🏠Median Gross Rent
Per month
🏡Median Home Value
📊Cost of Living Index
US avg = 100
🔑1BR Fair Market Rent
HUD FMR
🔑2BR Fair Market Rent
HUD FMR
🔑3BR Fair Market Rent
HUD FMR
🌬️Air Quality Index
Lower = cleaner
🏛️Top State Income Tax
Top marginal rate
🧾State Sales Tax
Statewide base rate
🎂Median Age
Years
✓ = better value · Sources: US Census ACS, BEA RPP, HUD FMR, EPA AirNow, Tax Foundation
Median rents are similar in both cities: $1,322/mo in Ferry Pass and $1,314/mo in Richmond. Home buyers face a steeper market in Richmond: the median home is $328,100 versus $243,600 in Ferry Pass — 26% more expensive.
1BR Fair Market Rent
2BR Fair Market Rent
BLS OEWS 2023 — metro-level data
Florida has no state income tax, while Virginia tops out at 5.75% — giving Ferry Pass a clear advantage for high earners. Sales tax is 6.00% in Florida and 5.30% in Virginia; Richmond has the lower rate (local add-ons may apply in both).
Ferry Pass
Income tax: None
Sales tax: 6.00%
Richmond
Income tax: 5.75%
Sales tax: 5.30%
Air quality data is available for Richmond (avg AQI 58.0) but not yet for Ferry Pass.
Pick Ferry Pass if you prioritize no state income tax.
Is Ferry Pass cheaper than Richmond?
Ferry Pass is cheaper overall, with a cost of living index of 97.3 versus 97.6 (US average = 100). That means prices run about 0% lower in Ferry Pass.
How much is rent in Ferry Pass vs Richmond?
Median rent is $1,322/mo in Ferry Pass, FL and $1,314/mo in Richmond, VA. Richmond, VA has the lower rent by about 1%.
Which has higher salaries — Ferry Pass or Richmond?
Median household income is $64,368 in Ferry Pass, FL and $62,671 in Richmond, VA. Ferry Pass, FL has the higher median income. Note that BLS occupational wages in the table above show wages for specific jobs.
Which city has better air quality?
Air quality data is not yet available for one or both cities.
Which has lower taxes — Ferry Pass or Richmond?
Florida has no state income tax. Virginia has a top rate of 5.75%.
What salary do I need in Richmond to match my Ferry Pass income?
To maintain the same purchasing power, a salary of $100,000 in Ferry Pass, FL is equivalent to roughly $100,362 in Richmond, VA (using the BEA Regional Price Parity ratio). Use the salary calculator above for any income amount.
Data last updated: December 1, 2024 · Sources: US Census ACS, BEA RPP, BLS OEWS, HUD FMR, EPA AirNow, Tax Foundation · Methodology