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

HousingRent is 56% cheaper in Emerald Isle.

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

A salary of $30,000 in Alexandria, Virginia could decrease to $26,151 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.

ALEXANDRIA vs. EMERALD ISLE
Cost of Living Comparison

Alexandria, Virginia vs. Emerald Isle, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Emerald Isle, North Carolina is 12.8% cheaper than Alexandria, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $26,151 in Emerald Isle, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Alexandria, Virginia.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Emerald Isle, North Carolina is cheaper than Alexandria, Virginia
• HousingRent is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

HousingRent
56% cheaper in Emerald Isle
than in Alexandria, Virginia

Alexandria, VA vs. Emerald Isle, NC

Compared to Alexandria, Emerald Isle is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

12.8% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

6.5% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

32.5% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

3.1% lower

Commute

40.1% lower

Health

27.5% higher

Taxes

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Personal

7.9% lower

Cost of Food

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Alexandria, Virginia vs. Emerald Isle, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

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