Clayton, North Carolina vs. Sound Beach, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sound Beach, New York is 25.7% more expensive than Clayton, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $62,826 in Sound Beach, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Clayton, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sound Beach, New York is more expensive than Clayton, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
9% more expensive in Sound Beach
than in Clayton, North Carolina
Clayton, NC vs. Sound Beach, NY
Compared to Clayton, Sound Beach is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.7% higher
      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
  6.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  32.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  20.0% higher
  Commute
  44.5% higher
  Health
  26.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.3% higher