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

Median Home Cost is 58% more expensive in Morehead City.

What salary do I need to live in Morehead City, North Carolina copmared to Elizabeth City, North Carolina?

A salary of $80,000 in Elizabeth City, North Carolina should increase to $89,205 in Morehead 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.

ELIZABETH CITY vs. MOREHEAD CITY
Cost of Living Comparison

Elizabeth City, North Carolina vs. Morehead City, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Morehead City, North Carolina is 11.5% more expensive than Elizabeth City, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $89,205 in Morehead City, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Elizabeth City, North Carolina.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
58% more expensive in Morehead City
than in Elizabeth City, North Carolina

Elizabeth City, NC vs. Morehead City, NC

Compared to Elizabeth City, Morehead City is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

11.5% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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5.5% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

30.7% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

5.8% lower

Commute

24.6% lower

Health

0.9% higher

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Personal

4.9% higher

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Elizabeth City, North Carolina vs. Morehead City, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

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Elizabeth City, NC vs. Morehead City, NC

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