Orange Beach, Alabama vs. Duck, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Duck, North Carolina is 21.5% more expensive than Orange Beach, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $60,757 in Duck, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Orange Beach, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Duck, North Carolina is more expensive than Orange Beach, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
47% more expensive in Duck
than in Orange Beach, Alabama
Orange Beach, AL vs. Duck, NC
Compared to Orange Beach, Duck is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.5% 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
  1.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  59.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.4% higher
  Commute
  14.0% lower
  Health
  12.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.4% higher