Richmond, Virginia vs. Big Stone Gap, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Big Stone Gap, Virginia is 23.4% cheaper than Richmond, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $38,293 in Big Stone Gap, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Richmond, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Big Stone Gap, Virginia is cheaper than Richmond, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
58% cheaper in Big Stone Gap
than in Richmond, Virginia
Richmond, VA vs. Big Stone Gap, VA
Compared to Richmond, Big Stone Gap is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.4% 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
  3.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  47.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.0% lower
  Commute
  16.5% lower
  Health
  6.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.5% lower