What is a pro or con of living in Emerald Isle, North Carolinacompared to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania?

Median Home Cost is 204% more expensive in Emerald Isle.

What salary do I need to live in Emerald Isle, North Carolina copmared to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania?

A salary of $96,000 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania should increase to $127,756 in Emerald Isle, 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.

PITTSBURGH vs. EMERALD ISLE
Cost of Living Comparison

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania vs. Emerald Isle, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Emerald Isle, North Carolina is 33.1% more expensive than Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $127,756 in Emerald Isle, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
204% more expensive in Emerald Isle
than in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Pittsburgh, PA vs. Emerald Isle, NC

Compared to Pittsburgh, Emerald Isle is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

33.1% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

4.3% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

155.5% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

7.8% lower

Commute

26.8% lower

Health

46.2% higher

Taxes

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Personal

5.2% higher

Cost of Food

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Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania vs. Emerald Isle, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

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