Amherst, Virginia vs. Chincoteague, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chincoteague, Virginia is 2.3% more expensive than Amherst, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $76,742 in Chincoteague, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Amherst, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chincoteague, Virginia is more expensive than Amherst, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
27% more expensive in Chincoteague
than in Amherst, Virginia
Amherst, VA vs. Chincoteague, VA
Compared to Amherst, Chincoteague is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.3% 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
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      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  1.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  40.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.6% lower
  Commute
  15.9% lower
  Health
  3.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.9% higher