Emerald Isle, North Carolina vs. Charlottesville, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Charlottesville, Virginia is 12.3% cheaper than Emerald Isle, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $265,837 in Charlottesville, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Emerald Isle, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Charlottesville, Virginia is cheaper than Emerald Isle, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
31% cheaper in Charlottesville
than in Emerald Isle, North Carolina
Emerald Isle, NC vs. Charlottesville, VA
Compared to Emerald Isle, Charlottesville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.3% 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
  3.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  21.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.5% higher
  Commute
  6.7% lower
  Health
  18.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.3% higher