Cost of Living Calculator - Virginia Beach, Virginia vs North Charleston, South Carolina


The cost of living in North Charleston, South Carolina is 11.9% cheaper than Virginia Beach, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $105,741 in North Charleston, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Virginia Beach, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, North Charleston, South Carolina is cheaper than Virginia Beach, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
26% cheaper in North Charleston
than in Virginia Beach, Virginia
Virginia Beach, VA vs North Charleston, SC
Compared to Virginia Beach, North Charleston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.9% 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
  2.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  36.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.2% higher
  Commute
  11.3% lower
  Health
  8.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.5% higher

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