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Cost of Living

The cost of living in Richardson is slightly below the national average due to relatively low housing, rent, public transportation and utility costs.

Cost of Living Comparison

Region

Composite Index

United States

100.0

Atlanta, GA

101.6

Houston, TX

92.1

Dallas, TX

102.5

Chicago, IL

120.3

Phoenix, AZ

104.3

Miami, FL

120.6

Denver, CO

110.5

Philadelphia, PA

104.5

Washington DC

152.2

Seattle, WA

149.9

Boston, MA

149.7

New York, NY

227.7

Los Angeles, CA

150.6

San Francisco, CA

178.6

Source: C2ER, March 2023

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