Emerald Isle, North Carolina vs. Stafford Courthouse, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Stafford Courthouse, Virginia is 1.7% cheaper than Emerald Isle, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $49,141 in Stafford Courthouse, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Emerald Isle, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Stafford Courthouse, Virginia is cheaper than Emerald Isle, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
24% cheaper in Stafford Courthouse
than in Emerald Isle, North Carolina
Emerald Isle, NC vs. Stafford Courthouse, VA
Compared to Emerald Isle, Stafford Courthouse is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.7% 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
  3.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  18.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.1% higher
  Commute
  79.5% higher
  Health
  19.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.1% higher