Columbus, Ohio vs. Topsail Beach, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Topsail Beach, North Carolina is 52.9% more expensive than Columbus, Ohio.

You would need a salary of $152,894 in Topsail Beach, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbus, Ohio.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Topsail Beach, North Carolina is more expensive than Columbus, Ohio
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
277% more expensive in Topsail Beach
than in Columbus, Ohio
Columbus, OH vs. Topsail Beach, NC
Compared to Columbus, Topsail Beach is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  52.9% 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
  4.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  201.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.7% lower
  Commute
  4.9% higher
  Health
  32.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.7% higher