What is a pro or con of living in Fredericksburg, Virginiacompared to Smithfield, North Carolina?

Median Home Cost is 41% more expensive in Fredericksburg.

What salary do I need to live in Fredericksburg, Virginia copmared to Smithfield, North Carolina?

A salary of $75,000 in Smithfield, North Carolina should increase to $94,912 in Fredericksburg, Virginia (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.

SMITHFIELD vs. FREDERICKSBURG
Cost of Living Comparison

Smithfield, North Carolina vs. Fredericksburg, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fredericksburg, Virginia is 26.5% more expensive than Smithfield, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $94,912 in Fredericksburg, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Smithfield, North Carolina.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Fredericksburg, Virginia is more expensive than Smithfield, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
41% more expensive in Fredericksburg
than in Smithfield, North Carolina

Smithfield, NC vs. Fredericksburg, VA

Compared to Smithfield, Fredericksburg is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

26.5% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

13.0% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

86.0% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

3.3% lower

Commute

30.4% higher

Health

5.3% higher

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

0.9% lower

Cost of Food

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Smithfield, North Carolina vs. Fredericksburg, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

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Smithfield, NC vs. Fredericksburg, VA

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