What is a pro or con of living in Virginia Beach, Virginiacompared to Charlotte, North Carolina?

Childcare is 41% more expensive in Virginia Beach.

What salary do I need to live in Virginia Beach, Virginia copmared to Charlotte, North Carolina?

A salary of $75,000 in Charlotte, North Carolina should increase to $77,708 in Virginia Beach, Virginia (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.

CHARLOTTE vs. VIRGINIA BEACH
Cost of Living Comparison

Charlotte, North Carolina vs. Virginia Beach, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Virginia Beach, Virginia is 3.6% more expensive than Charlotte, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $77,708 in Virginia Beach, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Virginia Beach, Virginia is more expensive than Charlotte, North Carolina
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Childcare
41% more expensive in Virginia Beach
than in Charlotte, North Carolina

Charlotte, NC vs. Virginia Beach, VA

Compared to Charlotte, Virginia Beach is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

3.6% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

1.1% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

17.2% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

1.2% lower

Commute

0.3% higher

Health

10.7% higher

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

2.8% higher

Cost of Food

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Charlotte, North Carolina vs. Virginia Beach, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

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Charlotte, NC vs. Virginia Beach, VA

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