What is a pro or con of living in Emerald Isle, North Carolinacompared to Jacksonville, North Carolina?

Median Home Cost is 184% more expensive in Emerald Isle.

What salary do I need to live in Emerald Isle, North Carolina copmared to Jacksonville, North Carolina?

A salary of $63,000 in Jacksonville, North Carolina should increase to $92,942 in Emerald Isle, 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.

JACKSONVILLE vs. EMERALD ISLE
Cost of Living Comparison

Jacksonville, North Carolina vs. Emerald Isle, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Emerald Isle, North Carolina is 47.5% more expensive than Jacksonville, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $92,942 in Emerald Isle, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Jacksonville, North Carolina.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Emerald Isle, North Carolina is more expensive than Jacksonville, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
184% more expensive in Emerald Isle
than in Jacksonville, North Carolina

Jacksonville, NC vs. Emerald Isle, NC

Compared to Jacksonville, Emerald Isle is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

47.5% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

10.3% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

170.3% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

3.5% lower

Commute

6.6% higher

Health

7.8% higher

Taxes

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Personal

2.1% lower

Cost of Food

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Jacksonville, North Carolina vs. Emerald Isle, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

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Jacksonville, NC vs. Emerald Isle, NC

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