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

Median Home Cost is 90% more expensive in Surf City.

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

A salary of $50,000 in Concord, North Carolina should increase to $62,829 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.

CONCORD vs. SURF CITY
Cost of Living Comparison

Concord, North Carolina vs. Surf City, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Surf City, North Carolina is 25.7% more expensive than Concord, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $62,829 in Surf City, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Concord, North Carolina.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
90% more expensive in Surf City
than in Concord, North Carolina

Concord, NC vs. Surf City, NC

Compared to Concord, Surf City is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

25.7% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

5.5% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

71.1% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

1.3% higher

Commute

14.7% higher

Health

24.7% higher

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

3.9% lower

Cost of Food

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Concord, North Carolina vs. Surf City, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

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Concord, NC vs. Surf City, NC

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