Richmond, Virginia vs. North Topsail Beach, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in North Topsail Beach, North Carolina is 9.5% more expensive than Richmond, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $82,102 in North Topsail Beach, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Richmond, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, North Topsail Beach, North Carolina is more expensive than Richmond, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
45% more expensive in North Topsail Beach
than in Richmond, Virginia
Richmond, VA vs. North Topsail Beach, NC
Compared to Richmond, North Topsail Beach is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.5% 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
  2.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  27.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.1% lower
  Commute
  11.6% higher
  Health
  21.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.7% lower