What is a pro or con of living in Royal Palm Beach, Floridacompared to Carolina Beach, North Carolina?

Transportation is 49% more expensive in Royal Palm Beach.

What salary do I need to live in Royal Palm Beach, Florida copmared to Carolina Beach, North Carolina?

A salary of $135,000 in Carolina Beach, North Carolina should increase to $142,226 in Royal Palm Beach, Florida (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.

CAROLINA BEACH vs. ROYAL PALM BEACH
Cost of Living Comparison

Carolina Beach, North Carolina vs. Royal Palm Beach, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Royal Palm Beach, Florida is 5.4% more expensive than Carolina Beach, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $142,226 in Royal Palm Beach, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Carolina Beach, North Carolina.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Royal Palm Beach, Florida is more expensive than Carolina Beach, North Carolina
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Transportation
49% more expensive in Royal Palm Beach
than in Carolina Beach, North Carolina

Carolina Beach, NC vs. Royal Palm Beach, FL

Compared to Carolina Beach, Royal Palm Beach is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

5.4% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

2.9% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

0.2% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

3.2% lower

Commute

49.4% higher

Health

14.9% lower

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

6.9% higher

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Carolina Beach, North Carolina vs. Royal Palm Beach, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

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Carolina Beach, NC vs. Royal Palm Beach, FL

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