What is a pro or con of living in Wrightsville Beach, North Carolinacompared to Ellicott City, Maryland?

Median Home Cost is 118% more expensive in Wrightsville Beach.

What salary do I need to live in Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina copmared to Ellicott City, Maryland?

A salary of $50,000 in Ellicott City, Maryland should increase to $65,805 in Wrightsville Beach, 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.

ELLICOTT CITY vs. WRIGHTSVILLE BEACH
Cost of Living Comparison

Ellicott City, Maryland vs. Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina is 31.6% more expensive than Ellicott City, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $65,805 in Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Ellicott City, Maryland.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina is more expensive than Ellicott City, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
118% more expensive in Wrightsville Beach
than in Ellicott City, Maryland

Ellicott City, MD vs. Wrightsville Beach, NC

Compared to Ellicott City, Wrightsville Beach is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

31.6% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

4.9% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

57.8% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

11.2% lower

Commute

31.2% lower

Health

37.2% higher

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

15.6% lower

Cost of Food

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Ellicott City, Maryland vs. Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

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Ellicott City, MD vs. Wrightsville Beach, NC

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