Cost of Living Calculator - Carolina Beach, North Carolina vs Arlington, Virginia


The cost of living in Arlington, Virginia is 44.2% more expensive than Carolina Beach, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $108,118 in Arlington, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Carolina Beach, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Arlington, Virginia is more expensive than Carolina Beach, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
33% more expensive in Arlington
than in Carolina Beach, North Carolina
Carolina Beach, NC vs Arlington, VA
Compared to Carolina Beach, Arlington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  44.2% 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
  11.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  122.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.6% lower
  Commute
  38.0% higher
  Health
  15.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.4% higher

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