Chicago, Illinois vs. Big Stone Gap, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Big Stone Gap, Virginia is 31.5% cheaper than Chicago, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $41,117 in Big Stone Gap, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Chicago, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Big Stone Gap, Virginia is cheaper than Chicago, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
52% cheaper in Big Stone Gap
than in Chicago, Illinois
Chicago, IL vs. Big Stone Gap, VA
Compared to Chicago, Big Stone Gap is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.5% lower
      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
  2.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  51.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.4% higher
  Commute
  49.7% lower
  Health
  20.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.1% lower