Carrboro, North Carolina vs. Altavista, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Altavista, Virginia is 24.1% cheaper than Carrboro, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $91,062 in Altavista, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Carrboro, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Altavista, Virginia is cheaper than Carrboro, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
56% cheaper in Altavista
than in Carrboro, North Carolina
Carrboro, NC vs. Altavista, VA
Compared to Carrboro, Altavista is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.1% lower
      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
  6.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  59.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.8% lower
  Commute
  3.3% lower
  Health
  1.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.5% lower