What is a pro or con of living in Virginia Beach, Virginiacompared to Wilmington, North Carolina?

Childcare is 41% more expensive in Virginia Beach.

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

A salary of $39,000 in Wilmington, North Carolina should increase to $41,748 in Virginia Beach, 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.

WILMINGTON vs. VIRGINIA BEACH
Cost of Living Comparison

Wilmington, North Carolina vs. Virginia Beach, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Virginia Beach, Virginia is 7.0% more expensive than Wilmington, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $41,748 in Virginia Beach, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Wilmington, North Carolina.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Virginia Beach, Virginia is more expensive than Wilmington, North Carolina
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Childcare
41% more expensive in Virginia Beach
than in Wilmington, North Carolina

Wilmington, NC vs. Virginia Beach, VA

Compared to Wilmington, Virginia Beach is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

7.0% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

0.4% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

16.3% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

0.1% lower

Commute

25.8% higher

Health

11.4% lower

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

2.4% higher

Cost of Food

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Wilmington, North Carolina vs. Virginia Beach, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

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Wilmington, NC vs. Virginia Beach, VA

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