North Charleston, South Carolina vs. Emporia, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Emporia, Virginia is 22.3% cheaper than North Charleston, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $38,847 in Emporia, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in North Charleston, South Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Emporia, Virginia is cheaper than North Charleston, South Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
57% cheaper in Emporia
than in North Charleston, South Carolina
North_Charleston, SC vs. Emporia, VA
Compared to North_Charleston, Emporia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.3% lower
      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
  4.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  47.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.3% lower
  Commute
  24.3% lower
  Health
  9.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.2% lower