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 $85,747 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
      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
  0.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  2.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.0% lower
  Commute
  10.6% higher
  Health
  11.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.2% higher