San Jose, California vs. Carolina Beach, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Carolina Beach, North Carolina is 47.9% cheaper than San Jose, California.

You would need a salary of $52,140 in Carolina Beach, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in San Jose, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Carolina Beach, North Carolina is cheaper than San Jose, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
52% cheaper in Carolina Beach
than in San Jose, California
San Jose, CA vs. Carolina Beach, NC
Compared to San Jose, Carolina Beach is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  47.9% 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
  8.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  69.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.2% higher
  Commute
  41.2% lower
  Health
  10.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.0% lower