Raleigh, North Carolina vs. South Boston, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in South Boston, Virginia is 30.0% cheaper than Raleigh, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $30,108 in South Boston, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Raleigh, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, South Boston, Virginia is cheaper than Raleigh, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
66% cheaper in South Boston
than in Raleigh, North Carolina
Raleigh, NC vs. South Boston, VA
Compared to Raleigh, South Boston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  30.0% 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
  7.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  68.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.5% higher
  Commute
  31.9% lower
  Health
  7.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.1% lower