Queens, New York vs. Carolina Beach, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Carolina Beach, North Carolina is 33.4% cheaper than Queens, New York.

You would need a salary of $49,955 in Carolina Beach, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Queens, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Carolina Beach, North Carolina is cheaper than Queens, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
24% cheaper in Carolina Beach
than in Queens, New York
Queens, NY vs. Carolina Beach, NC
Compared to Queens, Carolina Beach is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  33.4% lower
      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
  10.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  49.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  33.2% lower
  Commute
  52.9% lower
  Health
  6.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.0% lower