What is a pro or con of living in Norfolk, Virginiacompared to North Charleston, South Carolina?

Childcare is 29% more expensive in Norfolk.

What salary do I need to live in Norfolk, Virginia copmared to North Charleston, South Carolina?

A salary of $50,000 in North Charleston, South Carolina should increase to $50,440 in Norfolk, 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.

NORTH CHARLESTON vs. NORFOLK
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North Charleston, South Carolina vs. Norfolk, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Norfolk, Virginia is 0.9% more expensive than North Charleston, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $50,440 in Norfolk, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in North Charleston, South Carolina.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Norfolk, Virginia is more expensive than North Charleston, South Carolina
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Childcare
29% more expensive in Norfolk
than in North Charleston, South Carolina

North Charleston, SC vs. Norfolk, VA

Compared to North Charleston, Norfolk is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

0.9% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

0.4% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

9.5% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

9.6% lower

Commute

5.2% lower

Health

9.0% higher

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

0.6% lower

Cost of Food

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North Charleston, South Carolina vs. Norfolk, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

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North Charleston, SC vs. Norfolk, VA

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