What is a pro or con of living in St. Albans, West Virginiacompared to Mount Airy, North Carolina?

Childcare is 51% more expensive in St. Albans.

What salary do I need to live in St. Albans, West Virginia copmared to Mount Airy, North Carolina?

A salary of $50,000 in Mount Airy, North Carolina should increase to $53,262 in St. Albans, West 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.

MOUNT AIRY vs. ST. ALBANS
Cost of Living Comparison

Mount Airy, North Carolina vs. St. Albans, West Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in St. Albans, West Virginia is 6.5% more expensive than Mount Airy, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $53,262 in St. Albans, West Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Mount Airy, North Carolina.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, St. Albans, West Virginia is more expensive than Mount Airy, North Carolina
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Childcare
51% more expensive in St. Albans
than in Mount Airy, North Carolina

Mount Airy, NC vs. St. Albans, WV

Compared to Mount Airy, St. Albans is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

6.5% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

3.4% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

13.0% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

13.9% lower

Commute

47.6% higher

Health

18.5% higher

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Childcare

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Personal

3.1% lower

Cost of Food

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Mount Airy, North Carolina vs. St. Albans, West Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

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