Galax, Virginia vs. Mount Pleasant, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mount Pleasant, North Carolina is 28.3% more expensive than Galax, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $64,139 in Mount Pleasant, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Galax, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mount Pleasant, North Carolina is more expensive than Galax, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
135% more expensive in Mount Pleasant
than in Galax, Virginia
Galax, VA vs. Mount Pleasant, NC
Compared to Galax, Mount Pleasant is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.3% 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
  1.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  90.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.9% higher
  Commute
  34.7% higher
  Health
  13.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.4% higher