Westerly, Rhode Island vs. Surf City, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Surf City, North Carolina is 1.7% more expensive than Westerly, Rhode Island.

You would need a salary of $50,851 in Surf City, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Westerly, Rhode Island.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Surf City, North Carolina is more expensive than Westerly, Rhode Island
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
36% more expensive in Surf City
than in Westerly, Rhode Island
Westerly, RI vs. Surf City, NC
Compared to Westerly, Surf City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.7% higher
      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
  3.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  4.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.7% lower
  Commute
  0.9% lower
  Health
  37.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.6% lower