Big Stone Gap, Virginia vs. Sylva, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sylva, North Carolina is 19.2% more expensive than Big Stone Gap, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $28,598 in Sylva, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Big Stone Gap, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sylva, 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
118% more expensive in Sylva
than in Big Stone Gap, Virginia
Big Stone Gap, VA vs. Sylva, NC
Compared to Big Stone Gap, Sylva is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.2% 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
  3.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  52.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.8% higher
  Commute
  7.0% lower
  Health
  16.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.6% lower