What is a pro or con of living in Virginia Beach, Virginiacompared to Lawrence township (Mercer County), New Jersey?

HousingRent is 20% cheaper in Virginia Beach.

What salary do I need to live in Virginia Beach, Virginia copmared to Lawrence township (Mercer County), New Jersey?

A salary of $50,000 in Lawrence township (Mercer County), New Jersey could decrease to $48,772 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.

LAWRENCE_TOWNSHIP_(MERCER_COUNTY) vs. VIRGINIA_BEACH
Cost of Living Comparison

Lawrence township (Mercer County), New Jersey vs. Virginia Beach, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Virginia Beach, Virginia is 2.5% cheaper than Lawrence township (Mercer County), New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $48,772 in Virginia Beach, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Lawrence township (Mercer County), New Jersey.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Virginia Beach, Virginia is cheaper than Lawrence township (Mercer County), New Jersey
• HousingRent is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

HousingRent
20% cheaper in Virginia Beach
than in Lawrence township (Mercer County), New Jersey

Lawrence_Township_(Mercer_County), NJ vs. Virginia_Beach, VA

Compared to Lawrence_Township_(Mercer_County), Virginia_Beach is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

2.5% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

5.8% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

6.5% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

14.4% lower

Commute

5.3% lower

Health

8.0% higher

Taxes

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Personal

5.5% lower

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Lawrence township (Mercer County), New Jersey vs. Virginia Beach, Virginia

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Lawrence_Township_(Mercer_County), NJ vs. Virginia_Beach, VA

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