Sparta, North Carolina vs. Staunton, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Staunton, Virginia is 2.8% more expensive than Sparta, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $51,384 in Staunton, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Sparta, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Staunton, Virginia is more expensive than Sparta, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
20% more expensive in Staunton
than in Sparta, North Carolina
Sparta, NC vs. Staunton, VA
Compared to Sparta, Staunton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.8% 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
  1.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  55.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.8% lower
  Commute
  3.5% lower
  Health
  7.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.3% higher