Batavia, New York vs. Forest, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Forest, Virginia is 25.4% more expensive than Batavia, New York.

You would need a salary of $62,680 in Forest, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Batavia, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Forest, Virginia is more expensive than Batavia, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
223% more expensive in Forest
than in Batavia, New York
Batavia, NY vs. Forest, VA
Compared to Batavia, Forest is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.4% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  3.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  132.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.0% lower
  Commute
  0.0% higher
  Health
  0.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.3% higher