What is a pro or con of living in Carolina Beach, North Carolinacompared to Beaufort, South Carolina?

Median Home Cost is 63% more expensive in Carolina Beach.

What salary do I need to live in Carolina Beach, North Carolina copmared to Beaufort, South Carolina?

A salary of $50,000 in Beaufort, South Carolina should increase to $60,595 in Carolina Beach, 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.

BEAUFORT vs. CAROLINA BEACH
Cost of Living Comparison

Beaufort, South Carolina vs. Carolina Beach, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Carolina Beach, North Carolina is 21.2% more expensive than Beaufort, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $60,595 in Carolina Beach, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Beaufort, South Carolina.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Carolina Beach, North Carolina is more expensive than Beaufort, South Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
63% more expensive in Carolina Beach
than in Beaufort, South Carolina

Beaufort, SC vs. Carolina Beach, NC

Compared to Beaufort, Carolina Beach is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

21.2% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

3.6% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

37.7% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

7.7% lower

Commute

34.5% higher

Health

13.4% higher

Taxes

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Personal

7.2% lower

Cost of Food

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Beaufort, South Carolina vs. Carolina Beach, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

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Beaufort, SC vs. Carolina Beach, NC

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