Johnstown, Pennsylvania vs. Galax, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Galax, Virginia is 5.8% more expensive than Johnstown, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $52,890 in Galax, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Johnstown, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Galax, Virginia is more expensive than Johnstown, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
70% more expensive in Galax
than in Johnstown, Pennsylvania
Johnstown, PA vs. Galax, VA
Compared to Johnstown, Galax is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.8% 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
  1.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  153.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.7% lower
  Commute
  25.3% lower
  Health
  8.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.7% lower