What is a pro or con of living in Carolina Shores, North Carolinacompared to Ligonier, Pennsylvania?

Median Home Cost is 43% more expensive in Carolina Shores.

What salary do I need to live in Carolina Shores, North Carolina copmared to Ligonier, Pennsylvania?

A salary of $50,000 in Ligonier, Pennsylvania should increase to $56,593 in Carolina Shores, 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.

LIGONIER vs. CAROLINA SHORES
Cost of Living Comparison

Ligonier, Pennsylvania vs. Carolina Shores, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Carolina Shores, North Carolina is 13.2% more expensive than Ligonier, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $56,593 in Carolina Shores, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Ligonier, Pennsylvania.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Carolina Shores, North Carolina is more expensive than Ligonier, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
43% more expensive in Carolina Shores
than in Ligonier, Pennsylvania

Ligonier, PA vs. Carolina Shores, NC

Compared to Ligonier, Carolina Shores is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

13.2% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

0.7% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

24.9% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

12.1% higher

Commute

7.0% higher

Health

27.8% higher

Taxes

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Personal

1.3% lower

Cost of Food

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Ligonier, Pennsylvania vs. Carolina Shores, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

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Ligonier, PA vs. Carolina Shores, NC

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