Portsmouth, Virginia vs. Galax, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Galax, Virginia is 19.1% cheaper than Portsmouth, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $40,442 in Galax, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Portsmouth, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Galax, Virginia is cheaper than Portsmouth, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
37% cheaper in Galax
than in Portsmouth, Virginia
Portsmouth, VA vs. Galax, VA
Compared to Portsmouth, Galax is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.1% 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
  1.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  41.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.0% lower
  Commute
  36.3% lower
  Health
  6.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.4% lower

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