Gainesville, Virginia vs. Lynchburg, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lynchburg, Virginia is 41.9% cheaper than Gainesville, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $29,072 in Lynchburg, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Gainesville, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lynchburg, Virginia is cheaper than Gainesville, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
64% cheaper in Lynchburg
than in Gainesville, Virginia
Gainesville, VA vs. Lynchburg, VA
Compared to Gainesville, Lynchburg is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  41.9% 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
  14.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  69.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.5% lower
  Commute
  39.8% lower
  Health
  0.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.3% lower