Martinsville, Virginia vs. Elkin, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Elkin, North Carolina is 12.8% more expensive than Martinsville, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $84,579 in Elkin, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Martinsville, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Elkin, North Carolina is more expensive than Martinsville, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
80% more expensive in Elkin
than in Martinsville, Virginia
Martinsville, VA vs. Elkin, NC
Compared to Martinsville, Elkin is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.8% higher
      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
  1.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  42.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.8% higher
  Commute
  3.8% higher
  Health
  3.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.8% higher