What is a pro or con of living in Salisbury, North Carolinacompared to Big Stone Gap, Virginia?

Median Home Cost is 83% more expensive in Salisbury.

What salary do I need to live in Salisbury, North Carolina copmared to Big Stone Gap, Virginia?

A salary of $50,000 in Big Stone Gap, Virginia should increase to $57,880 in Salisbury, North Carolina (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

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BIG STONE GAP vs. SALISBURY
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Big Stone Gap, Virginia vs. Salisbury, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Salisbury, North Carolina is 15.8% more expensive than Big Stone Gap, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $57,880 in Salisbury, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Big Stone Gap, Virginia.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Salisbury, North Carolina is more expensive than Big Stone Gap, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
83% more expensive in Salisbury
than in Big Stone Gap, Virginia

Big Stone Gap, VA vs. Salisbury, NC

Compared to Big Stone Gap, Salisbury is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

15.8% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

0.3% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

33.3% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

0.9% higher

Commute

26.5% higher

Health

11.0% lower

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Personal

1.8% higher

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Big Stone Gap, Virginia vs. Salisbury, North Carolina

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