What is a pro or con of living in Virginia Beach, Virginiacompared to Morehead City, North Carolina?

Median Home Cost is 5% more expensive in Virginia Beach.

What salary do I need to live in Virginia Beach, Virginia copmared to Morehead City, North Carolina?

A salary of $74,500 in Morehead City, North Carolina should increase to $81,871 in Virginia Beach, Virginia (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.

MOREHEAD CITY vs. VIRGINIA BEACH
Cost of Living Comparison

Morehead City, North Carolina vs. Virginia Beach, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Virginia Beach, Virginia is 9.9% more expensive than Morehead City, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $81,871 in Virginia Beach, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Morehead City, North Carolina.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
5% more expensive in Virginia Beach
than in Morehead City, North Carolina

Morehead City, NC vs. Virginia Beach, VA

Compared to Morehead City, Virginia Beach is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

9.9% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

0.1% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

21.1% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

2.2% higher

Commute

68.7% higher

Health

18.9% lower

Taxes

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Personal

0.4% higher

Cost of Food

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Morehead City, North Carolina vs. Virginia Beach, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

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Morehead City, NC vs. Virginia Beach, VA

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