Washington, North Carolina vs. Petersburg, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Petersburg, Virginia is 1.1% more expensive than Washington, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $50,567 in Petersburg, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Washington, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Petersburg, Virginia is more expensive than Washington, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
25% more expensive in Petersburg
than in Washington, North Carolina
Washington, NC vs. Petersburg, VA
Compared to Washington, Petersburg is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.1% 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
  1.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  30.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.8% higher
  Commute
  18.3% higher
  Health
  21.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.1% higher