West Jefferson, North Carolina vs. Galax, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Galax, Virginia is 15.0% cheaper than West Jefferson, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $42,509 in Galax, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in West Jefferson, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Galax, Virginia is cheaper than West Jefferson, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
51% cheaper in Galax
than in West Jefferson, North Carolina
West Jefferson, NC vs. Galax, VA
Compared to West Jefferson, Galax is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.0% 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
  1.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  44.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.9% higher
  Commute
  15.8% lower
  Health
  10.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.0% higher