What is a pro or con of living in Mount Airy, North Carolinacompared to Petersburg, Virginia?

Median Home Cost is 28% cheaper in Mount Airy.

What salary do I need to live in Mount Airy, North Carolina copmared to Petersburg, Virginia?

A salary of $50,000 in Petersburg, Virginia could decrease to $46,820 in Mount Airy, 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.

PETERSBURG vs. MOUNT AIRY
Cost of Living Comparison

Petersburg, Virginia vs. Mount Airy, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mount Airy, North Carolina is 6.4% cheaper than Petersburg, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $46,820 in Mount Airy, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Petersburg, Virginia.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Mount Airy, North Carolina is cheaper than Petersburg, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
28% cheaper in Mount Airy
than in Petersburg, Virginia

Petersburg, VA vs. Mount Airy, NC

Compared to Petersburg, Mount Airy is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

6.4% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

1.4% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

2.8% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

2.2% lower

Commute

13.2% lower

Health

12.5% higher

Taxes

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Personal

8.7% lower

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