What is a pro or con of living in Emerald Isle, North Carolinacompared to Virginia Beach, Virginia?

Median Home Cost is 68% more expensive in Emerald Isle.

What salary do I need to live in Emerald Isle, North Carolina copmared to Virginia Beach, Virginia?

A salary of $200,000 in Virginia Beach, Virginia should increase to $236,786 in Emerald Isle, North Carolina (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.

VIRGINIA BEACH vs. EMERALD ISLE
Cost of Living Comparison

Virginia Beach, Virginia vs. Emerald Isle, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Emerald Isle, North Carolina is 18.4% more expensive than Virginia Beach, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $236,786 in Emerald Isle, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Virginia Beach, Virginia.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
68% more expensive in Emerald Isle
than in Virginia Beach, Virginia

Virginia Beach, VA vs. Emerald Isle, NC

Compared to Virginia Beach, Emerald Isle is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

18.4% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

5.0% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

36.6% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

2.9% lower

Commute

21.2% lower

Health

23.3% higher

Taxes

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Personal

0.8% lower

Cost of Food

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Virginia Beach, Virginia vs. Emerald Isle, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

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Virginia Beach, VA vs. Emerald Isle, NC

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