Gainesville, Virginia vs. Lake Ridge, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lake Ridge, Virginia is 15.3% cheaper than Gainesville, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $110,113 in Lake Ridge, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Gainesville, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Ridge, Virginia is cheaper than Gainesville, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
33% cheaper in Lake Ridge
than in Gainesville, Virginia
Gainesville, VA vs. Lake Ridge, VA
Compared to Gainesville, Lake Ridge is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.3% 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
  3.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  29.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.9% lower
  Commute
  3.6% lower
  Health
  0.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.9% higher