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RALEIGH vs. VIRGINIA BEACH
Cost of Living Comparison
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Raleigh, North Carolina vs. Virginia Beach, Virginia
Cost of Living Comparison
The cost of living in Virginia Beach, Virginia is
0.9%
more expensive
than Raleigh, North Carolina.
You would need a salary of
$252,192
in Virginia Beach, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Raleigh, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Virginia Beach, Virginia is
more expensive
than Raleigh, North Carolina
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
41% more expensive in Virginia Beach
than in Raleigh, North Carolina
Raleigh, NC vs. Virginia Beach, VA
Compared to Raleigh, Virginia Beach is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
0.9% higher
Child Care
, Taxes not Considered
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Taxes Considered
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Renter
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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Taxes Considered
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Food
0.3% lower
Housing (Homeowner)
2.1% lower
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
2.0% lower
Commute
10.6% higher
Health
11.0% higher
Taxes
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Childcare
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Personal
4.2% higher
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