What is a pro or con of living in Virginia Beach, Virginiacompared to Winston-Salem, North Carolina?

Median Home Cost is 61% more expensive in Virginia Beach.

What salary do I need to live in Virginia Beach, Virginia copmared to Winston-Salem, North Carolina?

A salary of $75,000 in Winston-Salem, North Carolina should increase to $95,295 in Virginia Beach, 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.

WINSTON SALEM vs. VIRGINIA BEACH
Cost of Living Comparison

Winston-Salem, North Carolina vs. Virginia Beach, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Virginia Beach, Virginia is 27.1% more expensive than Winston-Salem, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $95,295 in Virginia Beach, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Winston-Salem, North Carolina.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Virginia Beach, Virginia is more expensive than Winston-Salem, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
61% more expensive in Virginia Beach
than in Winston-Salem, North Carolina

Winston Salem, NC vs. Virginia Beach, VA

Compared to Winston Salem, Virginia Beach is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

27.1% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

5.4% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

99.0% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

0.6% higher

Commute

29.8% higher

Health

9.1% higher

Taxes

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Personal

6.0% higher

Cost of Food

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Winston-Salem, North Carolina vs. Virginia Beach, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

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Winston Salem, NC vs. Virginia Beach, VA

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