What is a pro or con of living in Lake Waccamaw, North Carolinacompared to Phenix City, Alabama?

Median Home Cost is 89% more expensive in Lake Waccamaw.

What salary do I need to live in Lake Waccamaw, North Carolina copmared to Phenix City, Alabama?

A salary of $90,000 in Phenix City, Alabama should increase to $102,967 in Lake Waccamaw, 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.

PHENIX CITY vs. LAKE WACCAMAW
Cost of Living Comparison

Phenix City, Alabama vs. Lake Waccamaw, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lake Waccamaw, North Carolina is 14.4% more expensive than Phenix City, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $102,967 in Lake Waccamaw, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Phenix City, Alabama.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Lake Waccamaw, North Carolina is more expensive than Phenix City, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
89% more expensive in Lake Waccamaw
than in Phenix City, Alabama

Phenix City, AL vs. Lake Waccamaw, NC

Compared to Phenix City, Lake Waccamaw is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

14.4% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

5.1% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

126.6% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

1.0% higher

Commute

1.2% higher

Health

1.7% lower

Taxes

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Personal

5.0% lower

Cost of Food

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Phenix City, Alabama vs. Lake Waccamaw, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

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Phenix City, AL vs. Lake Waccamaw, NC

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