Lake Ridge, Virginia vs. Gainesville, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Gainesville, Virginia is 18.1% more expensive than Lake Ridge, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $59,030 in Gainesville, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Lake Ridge, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Gainesville, Virginia is more expensive than Lake Ridge, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
49% more expensive in Gainesville
than in Lake Ridge, Virginia
Lake Ridge, VA vs. Gainesville, VA
Compared to Lake Ridge, Gainesville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.1% 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
  3.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  42.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.9% higher
  Commute
  3.7% higher
  Health
  0.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.9% lower