Galax, Virginia vs. Boone, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Boone, North Carolina is 32.5% more expensive than Galax, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $66,257 in Boone, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Galax, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Boone, North Carolina is more expensive than Galax, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
193% more expensive in Boone
than in Galax, Virginia
Galax, VA vs. Boone, NC
Compared to Galax, Boone is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  32.5% 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
  5.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  191.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.5% lower
  Commute
  10.0% lower
  Health
  13.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.7% higher