What is a pro or con of living in Carolina Shores, North Carolinacompared to Lexington, Virginia?

Median Home Cost is 13% more expensive in Carolina Shores.

What salary do I need to live in Carolina Shores, North Carolina copmared to Lexington, Virginia?

A salary of $50,000 in Lexington, Virginia should increase to $54,084 in Carolina Shores, 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.

LEXINGTON vs. CAROLINA SHORES
Cost of Living Comparison

Lexington, Virginia vs. Carolina Shores, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Carolina Shores, North Carolina is 8.2% more expensive than Lexington, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $54,084 in Carolina Shores, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Lexington, Virginia.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
13% more expensive in Carolina Shores
than in Lexington, Virginia

Lexington, VA vs. Carolina Shores, NC

Compared to Lexington, Carolina Shores is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

8.2% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

0.9% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

14.2% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

3.6% lower

Commute

51.5% higher

Health

8.8% higher

Taxes

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Personal

8.1% higher

Cost of Food

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Lexington, Virginia vs. Carolina Shores, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

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Lexington, VA vs. Carolina Shores, NC

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