Morehead City, North Carolina vs. St. Petersburg, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in St. Petersburg, Florida is 6.8% more expensive than Morehead City, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $53,404 in St. Petersburg, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Morehead City, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, St. Petersburg, Florida is more expensive than Morehead City, North Carolina
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
69% more expensive in St. Petersburg
than in Morehead City, North Carolina
Morehead City, NC vs. St. Petersburg, FL
Compared to Morehead City, St. Petersburg is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.8% 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
  4.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  4.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.8% higher
  Commute
  69.0% higher
  Health
  20.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.0% higher