Brea, California vs. Carolina Beach, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Carolina Beach, North Carolina is 33.6% cheaper than Brea, California.

You would need a salary of $33,225 in Carolina Beach, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Brea, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Carolina Beach, North Carolina is cheaper than Brea, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
40% cheaper in Carolina Beach
than in Brea, California
Brea, CA vs. Carolina Beach, NC
Compared to Brea, Carolina Beach is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  33.6% 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
  0.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  56.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.1% higher
  Commute
  29.2% lower
  Health
  27.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.9% lower