Morganton, North Carolina vs. Emporia, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Emporia, Virginia is 16.6% cheaper than Morganton, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $41,686 in Emporia, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Morganton, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Emporia, Virginia is cheaper than Morganton, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
46% cheaper in Emporia
than in Morganton, North Carolina
Morganton, NC vs. Emporia, VA
Compared to Morganton, Emporia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.6% 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
  2.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  46.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.3% higher
  Commute
  17.8% lower
  Health
  16.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.9% lower