Richmond, Virginia vs. Duck, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Duck, North Carolina is 38.7% more expensive than Richmond, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $69,355 in Duck, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Richmond, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Duck, North Carolina is more expensive than Richmond, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
180% more expensive in Duck
than in Richmond, Virginia
Richmond, VA vs. Duck, NC
Compared to Richmond, Duck is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  38.7% 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
  6.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  168.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.8% lower
  Commute
  17.6% lower
  Health
  31.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.8% higher