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Cost & Benefits

Independence vs Jefferson

Simple answer

You'd likely save $80 a month in Independence.

Typical rent is $748 in Jefferson and $668 in Independence. This is the Census typical rent, not a promise about your lease.

Independence

Virginia

Typical rent
$668
Typical pay
$39,286 a year
2-bedroom fair rent
$943
Price index
101.1 (state)

Jefferson

North Carolina

Typical rent
$748
Typical pay
$40,590 a year
2-bedroom fair rent
$1,012
Price index
94.3 (state)

Benefits after a move

Benefit rules change with the state, not the city. Check both state guides before you move.