Cost of Living Calculator - Portland, Oregon vs Galax, Virginia


The cost of living in Galax, Virginia is 44.7% cheaper than Portland, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $27,644 in Galax, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Portland, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Galax, Virginia is cheaper than Portland, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
73% cheaper in Galax
than in Portland, Oregon
Portland, OR vs Galax, VA
Compared to Portland, Galax is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  44.7% 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
  9.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  78.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.5% higher
  Commute
  51.4% lower
  Health
  21.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.8% lower

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