What is a pro or con of living in Emerald Isle, North Carolinacompared to Surf City, North Carolina?

Childcare is 24% more expensive in Emerald Isle.

What salary do I need to live in Emerald Isle, North Carolina copmared to Surf City, North Carolina?

A salary of $45,000 in Surf City, North Carolina should increase to $46,054 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.

SURF CITY vs. EMERALD ISLE
Cost of Living Comparison

Surf City, North Carolina vs. Emerald Isle, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Emerald Isle, North Carolina is 2.3% more expensive than Surf City, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $46,054 in Emerald Isle, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Surf City, North Carolina.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Emerald Isle, North Carolina is more expensive than Surf City, North Carolina
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Childcare
24% more expensive in Emerald Isle
than in Surf City, North Carolina

Surf City, NC vs. Emerald Isle, NC

Compared to Surf City, Emerald Isle is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

2.3% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

1.9% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

5.2% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

6.1% lower

Commute

21.5% lower

Health

9.2% higher

Taxes

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Personal

5.1% higher

Cost of Food

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Surf City, North Carolina vs. Emerald Isle, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

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Surf City, NC vs. Emerald Isle, NC

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