Marietta, Georgia vs. Surf City, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Surf City, North Carolina is 6.6% more expensive than Marietta, Georgia.

You would need a salary of $79,951 in Surf City, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Marietta, Georgia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Surf City, North Carolina is more expensive than Marietta, Georgia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
51% more expensive in Surf City
than in Marietta, Georgia
Marietta, GA vs. Surf City, NC
Compared to Marietta, Surf City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.6% 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
  4.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  19.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.3% higher
  Commute
  18.8% lower
  Health
  20.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.6% lower