Decatur, Georgia vs. Pine Knoll Shores, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Pine Knoll Shores, North Carolina is 15.7% more expensive than Decatur, Georgia.

You would need a salary of $54,387 in Pine Knoll Shores, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Decatur, Georgia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Pine Knoll Shores, North Carolina is more expensive than Decatur, Georgia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
3% more expensive in Pine Knoll Shores
than in Decatur, Georgia
Decatur, GA vs. Pine Knoll Shores, NC
Compared to Decatur, Pine Knoll Shores is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.7% 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
  1.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  34.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.9% lower
  Commute
  40.8% lower
  Health
  32.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.6% higher