Independence, Virginia vs. Gate City, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Gate City, Virginia is 1.4% cheaper than Independence, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $73,935 in Gate City, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Independence, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Gate City, Virginia is cheaper than Independence, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
17% cheaper in Gate City
than in Independence, Virginia
Independence, VA vs. Gate City, VA
Compared to Independence, Gate City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.4% 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
  1.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  20.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.5% higher
  Commute
  21.5% higher
  Health
  0.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.4% higher