Carbondale, Pennsylvania vs. Forest, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Forest, Virginia is 25.2% more expensive than Carbondale, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $108,545 in Forest, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Carbondale, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Forest, Virginia is more expensive than Carbondale, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
211% more expensive in Forest
than in Carbondale, Pennsylvania
Carbondale, PA vs. Forest, VA
Compared to Carbondale, Forest is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.2% 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
  5.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  213.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.9% higher
  Commute
  20.8% lower
  Health
  6.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.9% higher