Mount Airy, North Carolina vs. Independence, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Independence, Virginia is 3.2% more expensive than Mount Airy, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $51,598 in Independence, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Mount Airy, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Independence, Virginia is more expensive than Mount Airy, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
1% more expensive in Independence
than in Mount Airy, North Carolina
Mount Airy, NC vs. Independence, VA
Compared to Mount Airy, Independence is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.2% higher
      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
  0.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.2% lower
  Commute
  19.0% higher
  Health
  7.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.9% lower