What is a pro or con of living in North Topsail Beach, North Carolinacompared to West Lafayette, Indiana?

Median Home Cost is 55% more expensive in North Topsail Beach.

What salary do I need to live in North Topsail Beach, North Carolina copmared to West Lafayette, Indiana?

A salary of $75,001 in West Lafayette, Indiana should increase to $87,280 in North Topsail Beach, 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.

WEST LAFAYETTE vs. NORTH TOPSAIL BEACH
Cost of Living Comparison

West Lafayette, Indiana vs. North Topsail Beach, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in North Topsail Beach, North Carolina is 16.4% more expensive than West Lafayette, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $87,280 in North Topsail Beach, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in West Lafayette, Indiana.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, North Topsail Beach, North Carolina is more expensive than West Lafayette, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
55% more expensive in North Topsail Beach
than in West Lafayette, Indiana

West Lafayette, IN vs. North Topsail Beach, NC

Compared to West Lafayette, North Topsail Beach is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

16.4% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

3.6% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

25.6% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

5.1% lower

Commute

32.2% higher

Health

30.8% higher

Taxes

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Personal

13.0% higher

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West Lafayette, Indiana vs. North Topsail Beach, North Carolina

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West Lafayette, IN vs. North Topsail Beach, NC

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