What is a pro or con of living in Carrboro, North Carolinacompared to Charleston, West Virginia?

Median Home Cost is 155% more expensive in Carrboro.

What salary do I need to live in Carrboro, North Carolina copmared to Charleston, West Virginia?

A salary of $50,000 in Charleston, West Virginia should increase to $64,586 in Carrboro, 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.

CHARLESTON vs. CARRBORO
Cost of Living Comparison

Charleston, West Virginia vs. Carrboro, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Carrboro, North Carolina is 29.2% more expensive than Charleston, West Virginia.

You would need a salary of $64,586 in Carrboro, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Charleston, West Virginia.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Carrboro, North Carolina is more expensive than Charleston, West Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
155% more expensive in Carrboro
than in Charleston, West Virginia

Charleston, WV vs. Carrboro, NC

Compared to Charleston, Carrboro is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

29.2% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

1.8% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

159.3% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

19.0% higher

Commute

0.3% lower

Health

24.7% lower

Taxes

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Personal

16.4% higher

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Charleston, West Virginia vs. Carrboro, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

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Charleston, WV vs. Carrboro, NC

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