Petersburg, Virginia vs. Martinsville, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Martinsville, Virginia is 14.1% cheaper than Petersburg, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $42,955 in Martinsville, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Petersburg, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Martinsville, Virginia is cheaper than Petersburg, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
57% cheaper in Martinsville
than in Petersburg, Virginia
Petersburg, VA vs. Martinsville, VA
Compared to Petersburg, Martinsville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.1% lower
      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
  2.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  34.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.9% lower
  Commute
  12.5% lower
  Health
  9.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.5% lower