Galax, Virginia vs. Spartanburg, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Spartanburg, South Carolina is 10.9% more expensive than Galax, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $55,464 in Spartanburg, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Galax, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Spartanburg, South Carolina is more expensive than Galax, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
33% more expensive in Spartanburg
than in Galax, Virginia
Galax, VA vs. Spartanburg, SC
Compared to Galax, Spartanburg is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.9% 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
  0.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  28.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.7% higher
  Commute
  18.2% higher
  Health
  9.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.7% higher