What is a pro or con of living in Charlotte, North Carolinacompared to Virginia Beach, Virginia?

Childcare is 29% cheaper in Charlotte.

What salary do I need to live in Charlotte, North Carolina copmared to Virginia Beach, Virginia?

A salary of $234,975 in Virginia Beach, Virginia could decrease to $226,786 in Charlotte, North Carolina (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.

VIRGINIA BEACH vs. CHARLOTTE
Cost of Living Comparison

Virginia Beach, Virginia vs. Charlotte, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Charlotte, North Carolina is 3.5% cheaper than Virginia Beach, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $226,786 in Charlotte, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Virginia Beach, Virginia.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Charlotte, North Carolina is cheaper than Virginia Beach, Virginia
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Childcare
29% cheaper in Charlotte
than in Virginia Beach, Virginia

Virginia Beach, VA vs. Charlotte, NC

Compared to Virginia Beach, Charlotte is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

3.5% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

1.1% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

14.7% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

1.2% higher

Commute

0.3% lower

Health

9.7% lower

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

2.7% lower

Cost of Food

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Virginia Beach, Virginia vs. Charlotte, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

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Virginia Beach, VA vs. Charlotte, NC

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