Cost of Living Calculator - Houghton, New York vs Forest, Virginia


The cost of living in Forest, Virginia is 23.7% more expensive than Houghton, New York.

You would need a salary of $61,871 in Forest, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Houghton, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Forest, Virginia is more expensive than Houghton, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
158% more expensive in Forest
than in Houghton, New York
Houghton, NY vs Forest, VA
Compared to Houghton, Forest is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.7% 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
  4.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  121.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.9% lower
  Commute
  6.5% lower
  Health
  0.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.0% higher

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