Big Stone Gap, Virginia vs. Richmond, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Richmond, Virginia is 30.6% more expensive than Big Stone Gap, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $40,738 in Richmond, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Big Stone Gap, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Richmond, Virginia is more expensive than Big Stone Gap, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
143% more expensive in Richmond
than in Big Stone Gap, Virginia
Big Stone Gap, VA vs. Richmond, VA
Compared to Big Stone Gap, Richmond is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  30.6% 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)
  91.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.1% higher
  Commute
  19.8% higher
  Health
  6.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.8% higher