What is a pro or con of living in Emerald Isle, North Carolinacompared to Blacksburg, Virginia?

Median Home Cost is 72% more expensive in Emerald Isle.

What salary do I need to live in Emerald Isle, North Carolina copmared to Blacksburg, Virginia?

A salary of $50,000 in Blacksburg, Virginia should increase to $64,031 in Emerald Isle, North Carolina (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

BLACKSBURG vs. EMERALD ISLE
Cost of Living Comparison

Blacksburg, Virginia vs. Emerald Isle, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Emerald Isle, North Carolina is 28.1% more expensive than Blacksburg, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $64,031 in Emerald Isle, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Blacksburg, Virginia.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Emerald Isle, North Carolina is more expensive than Blacksburg, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
72% more expensive in Emerald Isle
than in Blacksburg, Virginia

Blacksburg, VA vs. Emerald Isle, NC

Compared to Blacksburg, Emerald Isle is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

28.1% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

1.9% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

24.9% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

7.5% lower

Commute

24.3% higher

Health

10.7% higher

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Personal

0.5% higher

Cost of Food

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Blacksburg, Virginia vs. Emerald Isle, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

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Blacksburg, VA vs. Emerald Isle, NC

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