Galax, VA Cost of Living


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Galax cost of living score
72
Less expensive
28.0% lower
than the US average
30.9% lower
than the Virginia average
Galax, Virginia gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 72, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 28.0% lower than the U.S. average and 30.9% lower than the average for Virginia.

Galax, VA

Housing costs in Galax?
A typical home costs $142,800, which is 57.8% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 58.4% less expensive than the average Virginia home, at $343,200. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Galax costs $770 per month, which is 46.2% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 81.8% cheaper than the state average of $1,400.

Can I afford Galax?
To live comfortably in Galax, Virginia, a minimum annual income of $27,360 for a family, and $25,200 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Galax?
The cost of living in Galax, VA is quite low compared to other cities in the United States. The median home cost is around $125,800, which is much lower than the national average of $231,200. Additionally, the average rent for a one-bedroom apartment is around $627 per month - also significantly lower than the national average. Groceries and other necessities are also generally cheaper in Galax than in many other towns and cities. Overall, Galax can be a great choice for those on a budget who want to live comfortably without spending too much money.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesGalaxVirginiaUnited States
  72.0104.2100.0
  94.499.6100
  109.7103.1100.0
  41.4112.9100.0
  $142,800$343,200$338,100
  95.5%99.3%100.0%
  63.199.4100.0
  94.2113.7100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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We moved here 8 years ago from Ohio and love it. We find the people very friendly, the climate nice, and the mountains beautiful. It isn't for everyone as there isn't  More

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Over 9 years ago

nice place to live  More

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Over 14 years ago

Bring your own job (and hopefully a few more), make friends, enlarge your cultural horizons and you will find Galax and Grayson County most agreeable. Inexpensive  More

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