Galveston, Texas vs. Emerald Isle, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Emerald Isle, North Carolina is 30.5% more expensive than Galveston, Texas.

You would need a salary of $65,261 in Emerald Isle, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Galveston, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Emerald Isle, North Carolina is more expensive than Galveston, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
79% more expensive in Emerald Isle
than in Galveston, Texas
Galveston, TX vs. Emerald Isle, NC
Compared to Galveston, Emerald Isle is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  30.5% 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
  7.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  81.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.6% higher
  Commute
  0.8% lower
  Health
  32.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.9% lower