What is a pro or con of living in Surf City, North Carolinacompared to Calabash, North Carolina?

Median Home Cost is 139% more expensive in Surf City.

What salary do I need to live in Surf City, North Carolina copmared to Calabash, North Carolina?

A salary of $50,000 in Calabash, North Carolina should increase to $67,898 in Surf City, 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.

CALABASH vs. SURF CITY
Cost of Living Comparison

Calabash, North Carolina vs. Surf City, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Surf City, North Carolina is 35.8% more expensive than Calabash, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $67,898 in Surf City, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Calabash, North Carolina.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Surf City, North Carolina is more expensive than Calabash, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
139% more expensive in Surf City
than in Calabash, North Carolina

Calabash, NC vs. Surf City, NC

Compared to Calabash, Surf City is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

35.8% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

4.1% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

156.1% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

0.5% higher

Commute

10.4% higher

Health

1.3% higher

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Personal

3.0% lower

Cost of Food

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Calabash, North Carolina vs. Surf City, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

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