Surf City, North Carolina vs. Jacksonville, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Jacksonville, Florida is 21.2% cheaper than Surf City, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $39,414 in Jacksonville, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Surf City, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Jacksonville, Florida is cheaper than Surf City, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
57% cheaper in Jacksonville
than in Surf City, North Carolina
Surf City, NC vs. Jacksonville, FL
Compared to Surf City, Jacksonville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.2% 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
  4.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  48.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.4% higher
  Commute
  3.2% higher
  Health
  15.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.0% higher