Galax, Virginia vs. Harpers Ferry, West Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Harpers Ferry, West Virginia is 52.5% more expensive than Galax, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $76,230 in Harpers Ferry, West Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Galax, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Harpers Ferry, West Virginia is more expensive than Galax, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
127% more expensive in Harpers Ferry
than in Galax, Virginia
Galax, VA vs. Harpers Ferry, WV
Compared to Galax, Harpers Ferry is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  52.5% 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
  11.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  136.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.4% lower
  Commute
  119.3% higher
  Health
  13.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.8% higher