Harrisburg, Pennsylvania vs. Galax, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Galax, Virginia is 16.9% cheaper than Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $41,544 in Galax, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Galax, Virginia is cheaper than Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
32% cheaper in Galax
than in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
Harrisburg, PA vs. Galax, VA
Compared to Harrisburg, Galax is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.9% 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
  2.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  74.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.7% lower
  Commute
  28.5% lower
  Health
  0.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.1% lower