Amherst, Virginia vs. Beaufort, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Beaufort, North Carolina is 10.3% more expensive than Amherst, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $55,168 in Beaufort, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Amherst, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Beaufort, North Carolina is more expensive than Amherst, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
36% more expensive in Beaufort
than in Amherst, Virginia
Amherst, VA vs. Beaufort, NC
Compared to Amherst, Beaufort is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.3% 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
  2.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  21.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.3% lower
  Commute
  14.8% lower
  Health
  24.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.1% higher

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